The Wild

The Wild

Hatochiisai & Mally-chan

YAOI WARNING

Disclaimer: We do not own Yugioh. If we did, it would not be for public television.

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Chapter 6

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Ryou was just TOO curious...he peered at the small house and flicked his ears. It was very early, and he just couldn't help himself. They were hired after he'd quit, he hadn't really met them...and he was CURIOUS! He peered in a window, before squeaking and walking to the door. Were they nice? Were they mean? Seto had said their eyes creeped him out...

He stood at the door for a long time, debating whether or not to knock...they were Jackals, did jackals hate rabbits? Better still… did they EAT rabbits? Were jackals even carnivores?

Suddenly, the front door swung open and someone barged out. "--to the store! Want anything while I'm--OOF!!" The person smashed right into Ryou and they tumbled to the front lawn.

Ryou squeaked and stared wide-eyed at the jackal on top of him. "U-um...hello?" he stammered, his ears standing straight up, and kind of bristled from fright.

"Oh! Hi!" The jackal said, getting to his feet. "I'm sorry! Didn't see you!" He offered Ryou a paw up. "Can I... hey... I know you! You're the rabbbit that Khan is always tossing around!"

Ryou blushed and took the jackal's hand, standing. "U-um...yes that'd be me..." he said pulling an ear down to tug in his fidgeting ritual. "I...um...well I came t-to meet you..." he mumbled shyly.

"Oh? Um, okay then. Hi!" He smiled cheerfully, flashing sharp teeth. "I'm Mikado!" and he shook Ryou's hand, tail wagging. "Wanna come in?"

Ryou blinked then nodded. "Um...alright." he said offering a meek, yet polite, smile. "I'm Ryou."

Mikado led Ryou into the small house and into the living room. "That's my brother, Ahmose." He said, pointing to a pair of tall black ears that were sticking up above a book that the owner of the ears was buried in. "Ahmose we have a visitor." A hand was raised in acknowledgement, and Mikado rolled his eyes. "Don't mind him, he's not very social. I live with him and I hardly ever see him. There's always a book in his face. So, can I get you anything? We don't have much, I was just about to go to the store but whatever we have is yours. We have some soda and some crappy lemonade mix, and grape Cool-Aid and some crackers and a bit of cheese and some eew... moldy... things," He tossed said things out. "Peanut butter, umm, no bread, so can't have a sandwich, but we have a frozen pizza and pizza rolls and--"

"Mikado!" A voice barked from behind the book, and said book was slowly lowered to reaveal narrow golden eyes. "Are you going to shut up long enough for him actually answer you?"

Ryou blinked, his crimson eyes widening at the sight of Ahmose's eyes. "Wow...you do have VERY creepy eyes." he blurted, before a hand shot up to cover his mouth. "Oh my gosh I'm so sorry! That was so rude of me!" he whimpered, ears falling back in dismay.

Elegant eyebrows rose, and slowly, the book was lifted to hide the eyes. Mikado laughed, his own wide sea green eyes sparkling. "Don't worry, Ryou, it is Ryou, right? Well, don't worry. He gets that all the time." Ahmose snorted from behind his book and turned the page.

Ryou however, inched closer to the golden-eyed brother. He was practically on top of him when he finally stopped, and sniffed at him curiously. "How'd he manage those eyes?" he asked, tilting his head to the side and trying to get another look at his eyes, despite the book in the way.

The book was slowly lowered again and the eyes stared at him, and Ahmose raised an eyebrow. "Bought them on ebay." He drawled sarcastically. Mikado laughed.

"Be nice, Ahmose. He just got them, Ryou. When he was changed. I mean, he always had creepy eyes," Ahmose gave him a look. "But the color didn't get that vivid or... glowy until we were changed. My eyes didn't change at all, thank heavens." Ahmose flicked an ear as Ryou sniffed at him, and discreetly sniffed a bit himself. Mikado watched calmly for a moment.

"I think I'll make that crappy lemonade..." He said, and walked into the kitchen again, leaving Ryou and Ahmose staring at each other.

Ryou blinked his wide curious eyes at Ahmose. "Ebay hm?" he said grinning. "Your eyes are like Marik's..." He plopped down into Ahmose's lap, sensing no danger and grinning at him. "So...Did you elect to go hyrbird? Or were you two kidnapped too?" He asked curiously. He looked at the book. "What are you reading? Where are you from? Do you like working at the Jungle?" he shot off questions like an eager five year old. A ritual of meeting he'd learned from Yugi.

He flicked his ears and sniffed at Ahmose again. "You smell funny."

Ahmose blinked at Ryou, quite baffled and not quite sure what to do. "Uhhh... We were kidnapped. But by the time we were fully changed the law had been passed granting us human rights so... we just went back to our normal lives, kinda... I'm reading The Silmarillion and we're from California but moved to Japan several years ago. Yes, I like working at The Jungle, how do I smell funny and who is Marik?"

"Marik's my mate, you smell like sandalwood and I bet you have to spend a lot of time brushing all that hair." Ryou said back quickly. "What kind of shampoo do you use? Is your hair really thick?” And with that Ryou reached up and felt Ahmose's hair, and within seconds was scratching his ears.

Ahmose blinked, not sure what to make of this... friendly rabbit, but he couldn't help but to wag his tail slightly at the ear scratching. After all... who could resist a good ear scratching?!

"Ummm... I don't spend THAT much time brushing my hair, I braid it at night so it doesn't tangle..." He mumbled. "And I use whatever shampoo Mikado buys."

"And I buy whatever is on sale." Mikado announced, bringing in some lemonade, giggling.

Ryou continued scratching. "Ohhh..." he said softly, reaching up with his other hand, giving Ahmose a double-handed ear scratching. "You're friendly aren't you? Your tail is wagging. I bet you're not very creepy at all, just very quiet and observant."

"HAH!!!" Mikado yelped, pointing a finger at Ahmose. "He figured you out!!" Ahmose snorted and bat at Mikado's finger, irritably.

"Shut up and get some cheese and crackers or something." He grumbled at his laughing brother.

Ryou's ears perked up. "I like cheese...can I have some too?" he asked sweetly, offering Mikado a warm smile while amusing his brother with the finest ear scratching he'd ever had. Compliments of his expeirence scratching Marik's ears. "Have you seen my mate? He's the lion that was at the club the other day. He's really sweet. Oh, and master Pegasus." Ryou added shifting a hand to scratch the side of one of Ahmose's ears.

Mikado snickered and went into the kitchen returning with cheese and crackers. "The one you tried to screw on the dance floor?" He asked, sitting down, and Ahmose smirked.

Ryou flushed. "It wasn't my fault..." Ryou pouted slightly, his ears drooping. "I was drunk..."

Mikado giggled, and even Ahmose let himself snicker slightly. "Perhaps you should avoid alcohol small one." He said.

Ryou wrinkled his nose. "I do! People keep sneaking it to me...or having it and not telling me..." he grumbled crossing his arms, the ear scratching stopping. "You're all quite mean for teasing me about it...." he added looking like a cute little pouty child.

Both jackals chuckled.

"What can we say?" Mikado said. "It was funny! But enough about that... I heard you were going on a cruise through Europe!!!"

Ryou nodded. "Yes...it's my birthday present from my master." He said blushing. "He knows I want to travel...but with school I cant really travel about much. It's actually the reason I came...you see..." Ryou tugged his ears. "Khan told me you two are...well...special." He cooed giving them the dreaded 'puppy eyes' of doom.

"I was wondering if you could teach me to hold liquor better...cruise ships have alcohol in nearly EVERYTHING...and well...my MATES are hornier than any rabbit could ever be...I'd like to be able to ...walk home...after this cruise."

Mikado and Ahmose, who had taken sips of lemonade, froze. Mikado choked on his lemonade, while Ahmose opted for long distance spitting. They both put their glasses down, coughing, then both looked at Ryou and choked out "WHAT?!"

Ryou tugged an ear nervously. "Well he said you both drink like sailors and never seem to get drunk!" he blurted quickly. "A-and I'd REALLY like to...hold liquor better...PLEASE?" he asked turning the pathetic look to Mikado. "I'll pay for the drinks a-and anything else! Please! I'm desperate! The first thing my mates are going to do is drunk me up! I can see it in Marik's eyes!"

Mikado and Ahmose stared at each other with wide eyes. "We don't drink like sailors!!!" They both howled, ears laid back.

"I don't drink at all!" Mikado cried, and looked at Ahmose.

"And I drink very little." Ahmose said. "Khan is mistaken."

Ryou's ears drooped and he sniffled. "Oh....I see..." he looked down, and the room just FILLED with the most heartbreaking sense of sadness. Ryou was a very good actor, and when he actually WAS disappointed, it only enhanced the effect. "So...you cant help me?"

Mikado shook his head. "We don't even KEEP alcohol in this house!" He exclaimed.

"Some people can hold their liquor, some can't." Ahmose said to Ryou, wondering why the rabbit was still in his lap. He marked his place in his book and set it aside. "Just watch what you drink and what they give you. Don't let them get you drunk." He advised. "And should you decide to have alcohol, get it in a frozen fruit drink. There's not a lot in there. And then eat something to soak up the alcohol, okay?"

Ryou nodded slowly. "Alright..." he mumbled tugging an ear nervously. "I knew Khan was probably pulling my leg...He was upset he couldn't help...Monks dont drink..." he mumbled, sighing. "Maybe I can sneak out of this trip...or sneak my own food on..." he mumbled offering Ahmose an uneasy smile. "Sorry to bother you..."

Ahmose blinked, then chuckled. "Talk to your mates. Tell them how you feel. And besides... you can't remember what happens when you're drunk, right? So if they want to have sex that leaves a lasting impression..." He let that sentence hang, and Mikado giggled.

Ryou turned red and nipped Ahmose sharply. "Dont say that!" he squeaked mortified. His ears bristled and he looked absolutely horrified that someone else knew about his sexlife now. He pouted. "Now I'll never be able to look at you two again without being utterly mortified! You know all about my horrible sex-fiends for mates..." he mumbled pulling a bandaid from his pocket and putting it over the nip-marik. "Sorry..."

Ahmose and Mikado laughed. "We know now!" Ahmose teased, wagging his tail. "You really must be upset... take it out on that loudmouthed skunk friend of yours."

Ryou pouted more. "You're all absolutely horrid!" he mumbled looking down. "Taking amusement from this situation! You should be ashamed!"

"Shame isn't in our vocabulary." Mikado giggled. "You have no reason to be ashamed, Ryou." He ruffled the bunny's head, and Ahmose chuckled, when Ryou huffed and fixed his hair.

"Yes. We have heard the entire story from Yami, Bakura and Malik. We know everything that has happened." The elder twin said.

Ryou wrinkled his nose, before grinning. "Well...since I'm going to have to do a lot of shopping...would you mind watching my tag-along?" he asked, pulling a small lizardy bunny from the small bag he'd been carrying. "He wanted to tag-along today...but I dont think he could make it through a grocery store...he absolutely hates loud noises..." he explained, setting Trigger on the floor, getting off of Ahmose's lap. "His name is Trigger..."

Ahmose and Mikado stared at the little... thing.

"What... is he?" Mikado asked. "A rabbit? What's with his tail?"

Ryou coughed. "Um...well just be nice to him ok?" he said smiling. "He's called Trigger, because he has a very short temper." he added, inching back towards the door.

'What's with your eyes HUH!? Yeah Buddy? What are you?! From the kibbles and bits commercial?! You got something you wanna say to me?!'

"He's...very sensitive..." Ryou added slipping out the door. He'd come back in about thirty minutes....he had to get his kicks SOMEHOW...

Once he was down the block, he giggled slightly. "Not a completly wasted trip..."

Mikado and Ahmose stared at the thing. "Riiiight... well, have fun Ahmose. I have to go to the store." Mikado said, getting up.

"Wait, what?! You're gonna leave me here?!" Ahmose cried.

"Well, you can't come with me now. Keep an eye on Trigger!" Mikado said, heading for the door.

Trigger stared at Ahmose, flicking his ears. He had creepy eyes too....and he LOVED a good staring match...he always won. 'So, it's just you....and me...' He mocked, knowing Ahmose couldn't understand.

Ahmose stared at the creature as Mikado walked out the front door. He frowned and his ears tilted back. "Great... I am NOT a baby sitter!" And it picked up his book.

Trigger made a VERY loud chittering hissing noise, thumping his foot. 'Oh no, you're going to pay attention to me for THAT comment. You want a baby?! I can do baby I was just going to sit quietly but for that you get the WHOLE nine yards!' He began making screeching wailing noises.

'WAAAH! WAAAHHH! Maybe I'm hungry? Maybe I need to go out! You dont know! I'm just a rabbit WAAAAAH!'

… Family Guy.

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Ahmose jumped and lowered his book, glaring at the creature. "Oh, what the hell do you want?! Ryou will be back soon!" He cried.

The noises got louder. 'You better not piss me off buddy, if I get mad, you'll get VERY sorry! Now get me a carrot or I'll start REALLY raising hell.' Trigger clicked, his little tail lashing irritably.

Ahmose glared at the creature. "Here!" He snapped, setting some crackers and cheese down before the little creature. "Eat this and shut up."

Trigger snapped at him, showing off his little sharp teeth. 'Did I stutter? I said a CARROT!' he schreeched at a nearly intolerable level. 'Do I look like a horse to you?! Horses eat cheese!' At that moment, while Ahmose's attention was most held, Trigger shot out his little tongue, and began chewing on a fly he'd caught, his fur bristling, his little claws scraping harshly against the tabletop he was sitting on.

Ahmose leaned away from Trigger, eyes wide. "What the hell ARE you?!" He gasped, his book falling to the floor, forgotten.

'Your worst nightmare bitch.' Trigger hissed, standing to his hind legs and racing to the edge of the table on merely two of his four legs, the front paws outstretched, claws visable, and frill flared. He lunged across the gap between the table and the chair, this was going to be one hell of a babysitting session.

"HOLY FUCKIN' SHIT!!!" Ahmose yelped, and his chair tipped backwards, sending him tumbling across the floor. He leapt up and yelped when he saw Trigger heading straight for him. He turned and ran.

Trigger screeched loudly, charging after Ahmose, claws outstretched. 'Just you wait til I catch you, fucking chickenshit! You'll REALLY be sorry for bein such a dipshit!' He thundered after Ahmose his mouth open, hissing.

Ahmose ran into the kitchen and leapt up onto the kitchen table. "I'm going to KILL that rabbit for leaving you here! And I'm going to kill my brother for leaving me here with you, you little freak of fucking nature!!!"

Trigger hissed and latched onto a leg of the table, climbing up like it was nothing, an almost spiderlike motion to his climbing. 'You'll have to do better than that dogbreath!'

"HOLY SHIT!!" Ahmose cried, leaping from the table to the kitchen counter, crouching there with wide eyes. "Stay away from me!!"

Trigger hissed again, leaping over to the counter and charging Ahmose once more. 'Not so tough now are you bitch?! Yeah! C'mon! Bring it!'

"Shit shit shit shit shit!!!" Ahmose chanted, leaping from the counter and running across the house and into the bedroom, slamming the door.

Trigger lept down, chasing Ahmose down the hall and once he got to the bedroom, he screeched loudly, his paws scraping around under the door. 'Freaking WUSS! GET OUT HERE AND TAKE IT LIKE A MAN!!!' HE began trearing into the wood of the door with his claws. Because of the material of the door, it sounded like he was ripping the thing off by the hinges.

Ahmose's eyes widened, but then narrowed and he scowled. He flung the door open and his hand darted out, snatching the little creature up by the ears. "Do NOT tear up this house!! You think we can afford to fix it?!" He howled.

Trigger smirked, his face curling into an almost alligator-like smile. 'Oh buddy you just granted my wish.' He lunged forward and LATCHED onto Ahmose's face, despite his hold on his ears.

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Ryou had met up with Mikado on the way home, and giggled as they walked and talked. "You think Ahmose is ok with children? Trigger's very sensitive...he has a very very short fuse when someone makes fun of him..." he said softly.

Mikado snickered and shifted the bags in his arms. "Ahmose... was not the best person to leave him with. He has no experience with kids, or small animals... I hope he's doin' okay... but hey, what kind of trouble can he get into in thirty minutes?"

Ryou looked worried. "Well...hopefully none...I'd hate to have to have to break up a fight..." he mumbled as they neared the house. "Trigger's...pretty tough."

"Ahmose?" Mikado called, then walked into the living room. "AHMOSE INARUS, WHAT HAPPENED?!"

"MIKADO MAREO MAHO, GET YOUR ASS IN HERE!!!" Can Ahmose's answer. At Ryou's confused look, Mikado smiled.

"Our parents divorced and each took one of us. I have mom's surname, he took on dad's. Come on, sounds like he DID get into trouble." And they walked back into the bedroom. There was Trigger, clawing at the door to the bathroom where Ahmose was hiding.

Ryou squeaked. "Oh my goodness Trigger!"

Trigger turned and charged Mikado. 'YOU! How'd YOU GET OUT!?'

"Holy shit!" Mikado gasped, and leapt onto the bed. "What the hell!?!"

Ryou sighed, grabbing Trigger up by his ears. "Trigger! What on earth set you off like this?!" He scolded, pulling a carrot from the bag and handing it to the bunny, who immediatly calmed, nibbling on it.

'He called me a 'freak of fucking nature.'...' he replied calmly. Ryou coughed.

"I see...um...Ahmose? Did you call Trigger a freak of fucking nature?" he asked through the door. "He says you did..."

There was a pause coming from in the bathroom. "Ummm... I'm not sure... I don't remember... I called him alot of things when he started to attack me and chase me around the house. Is he contained?"

Ryou laughed. "He's harmless, come on out." He called, as Trigger finished the carrot and curled up in his arms, beginning to suck the tip of his tail and doze off. "he's just very sensitive...His brothers and sisters used to make fun of him..."

Ahmose slowly opened and door and peered out. His lip was bloody and he had a new band aid on his face. "He's a little terror! That is the most violent rabbit I've ever seen!"

Ryou chuckled. "He's perfectly calm if you just leave him to his own devices. Dont ask dont tell. If you start asking what he is, or making fun of him...it sets him off." he explained tucking Trigger into his grocery bag. "I tried to tell you that he was very sensitve...I'm really sorry...Why dont you two come over to my house for lunch? Trigger's all worn out, he'll sleep til sundown now...you must have been chased a while to tucker him out that much."

"I was chased a while. And I DID leave him to his own devices until his own devices became making an awful shriek!!" Ahmose protested, and Mikado rolled his eyes, going to the kitchen to put up the groceries.

Ryou shook his head. "Let me make you two a nice lunch. I'm sure Marik'd like to meet you. It's the least I could do to make up for my little Trigger's rage." He said bowing. "Please, I'm making steak and potatoes, salad and carved honeydew." He added, hoping to entice them to come along. He felt just awful

Ahmose eyed Ryou. "There aren't... anymore like.. HIM, are there?" He asked, gesturing to the shopping bag that Trigger was in.

"Oh of course not!" He said smiling. "Come on, you'll have fun!"
Ahmose eyed Ryou.

"Come on, Ahmose, you need to get out of the house." Mikado said, walking in. Ahmose gave his brother a look.

"I do get out of the house."

"Aside form work and the library, you moron." Mikado said. "We'll be glad to come, Ryou."

Ryou clapped eagerly and picked up his bag. "Come on then!"

He led the two jackals to the duplex. "This is where Bakura and Malik live, and this side belongs to Marik and I." He cooed opening the door. "Just make yourselves comfortable, I'll have Spunky entertain you." he added grinning and going into the kitchen.

"Spunky?" The brother's asked in unison.

"Uh oh... rose petals?" Mikado giggled. "Did something happen here last night?"

"No." Ahmose said. "If something had we would smell it."

Ryou chuckled. "Marik was just being romantic." he cooed ushering them into the living room. "Take a seat, watch some tv...I'll have lunch ready in a few minutes. Spunky!" he called loudly. The little blur of black and white darted into the kitchen. "Hey Spunky, why dont you entertain Ahmose and Mikado while I make lunch...I'll give you some ham, if you keep them happy." He cooed.

Spunky chittered gleefully and darted into the livingroom, perching up on the coffee table, flicking his ears and tail, posing for them to look at.

they both stared. "It, um... it's a... skunk." Mikado said.

"I thought you said there werent' anymore of them!!" Ahmose howled after Ryou, then looked up when Skitter squeaked at him to be quiet. "Oh gods... Mikado... there's a bat bunny up there..."

"Ohhh... cool!"

"Skitter!" Spunky said looking up at the bunny hanging from the ceiling.

Ahmose and Mikado jumped. "Did that rabbit just talk?!" Mikado gasped.

"I'm going insane... I am slowly losing my mind..." Ahmose whimpered, then yelped as a flock of bunnies charged into the room. Scamp leapt into the sofa, yapping at the two strangers, and Hunter roared.

Spunky chittered and sat up proudly. "Hunter! Scamp!" he said proudly, loving the reaction people had to his talking.

Ryou giggled from the kitchen. "Dont mind them you two, they're all peaceful bunnies." He said loudly.

Xanga hopped into Ahmose's lap and looked at him for a moment, before rubbing up against his arm, purring. Meanwhile Bushou came hobbling in on two legs, using his sugarcane to stay up on his two legs, attempting to eat while walking...the sight was funny, but cute.

Ahmose and Mikado stared at the bunnies, all hopping about, chittering for attention as they tried to get close enough to examine the visitors.

'Look at their ears!' Gasped Scamp. 'Are they bunnies?!'

'Don't be stupid.' Sugar chittered. 'Look at their tails.'

'What are they, then?' Asked Sparkle, loping across the coffe table.

"Gods, how many are there?!" Ahmose gasped. Tuc and Nod sat off to the side with Angel, watching.

"Twelve." Ryou called, carrying out two salads for them to eat while he cooked the steaks. "All but the parents, and one are hybrid bunnies." he added.

"Fuck!" Spunky said loudly. "DADDY FUCK MALIK! FUCK FUCK DAMNIT FUCK!"

Ahmose and Mikado's eyes nearly popped out at this. "WHAT DID HE SAY?!" they blurted in unison.

Ryou sighed. "He's Bakura's." he explained.

"Fuck. Damnit. Fuck you."

"That explains... alot." Mikado giggled, looking down at Bushou as he finally got the sofa.

Bushou sat next to Mikado and looked up at him, nibbling his sugarcane. 'hey.' he said calmly, taking another bite, before offering the cane to the guest. 'want some?'

"Bushou, Xanga, Mommy, daddy..." Spunky said looking at each, ears drooping when he spotted Angel. 'ouch...'

Mikado laughed at Bushou, patting him on the head. "Ryou, they're so cute! Where did you get them?!"

Ryou grinned, carrying the rare steaks outside. "They're Tuc and Nod's babies." He said motioning to the corner, where Tuc, Nod and Angel sat. "They were born that way...thanks to that Daisuke man..." he mumbled shaking his head.

Ahmose and Mikado looked at each other. "Oh..." Ahmose mumbled, scowling.

"Him..." Mikado finished, snorting, then both muttered, "Bastard..." Sparkle ran after Ryou and pawed at his leg.

'I wanna swim!' She squeaked.

Ryou laughed. "Mikado would you like to see Sparkle swim? She wants to show off too." He said smiling and picking up the little otter bunny.

"Swim?" Mikado asked, following Ryou. "She can swim?"

Ryou nodded. "She's an otterbunny." he explained. "We've got a little swimming pool outside for her, but it's getting colder, so we'll have to pack it up soon..." he added petting her head. "Then we'll have to share the bathtub..."

Mikado laughed. "Really? Cool!" He followed Ryou out to the back yard. When they walked out, Marik walked in. He froze, and stared at Ahmose. And Ahmose stared back.

"Marik, I presume?"

"Yeah... Ahmose, is it?"

"It is."

"... What are you doing here?"

"Daddy fuck Ahmose!" Spunky spouted off out of the blue, having learned a new name in record time, and using it in completly the wrong context. "fuck fuck fuck fuck!"

Ahmose's eyes widened significantly, and Marik quirked an eybrow. "Oh did he, Spunky? Well, Ahmose... got something to tell me?" He asked, leaning agains the wall with a smirk.

"He's lying!" Ahmose howled, mortified.

"fuck fuck fucked DADDY!" Spunky chirped gleefully flicking his ears. "Fucccccck! Yes yes yesssss! ouch FUCK!"

Ahmose stared at Spunky. "What the hell is WRONG with him?!"

"Don't ask. He's a fuckin' parrot." Marik snorted. "I'm guessing that Ryou is here if you are. Where is he?"

"Ummm... something about someone wanting to swim?"

"Oh. Okay." Marik said, and headed for the back. Ahmose eyes Spunky, then quickly ran after him.

Spunky gave a parroted laugh of Bakuras and scampered after them. "DADDY!" he squeaked after them.

Ryou grinned as Sparkle swam around, doing little tricks for Mikado. "See? She's quite the little superstar." He said proudly, checking the steaks and flipping them, adding some herbs and spices to make them more tender and juicy.

"STEAK!!" Came the excited cry from behind Ryou and Mikado and they jumped and turned.

"Ah... Marik I'm going to guess..." Mikado said with a smile as the golden lion hurried over, sweeping Ryou back in a kiss.

Ryou nuzzled Marik and smiled. "I invited them over...Trigger kinda...tore Ahmose up." He said softly. "You dont mind do you?" he asked flicking his ears and looking at the steaks once more and swatting Marik's reaching hand. "Not until they're done!"

"Awwww..." Marik pouted, sighing. "I just got back from the zoo." He said. "It's a good hours walk away. they said they'd have an answer for me by the time we got back from the cruise."

Ryou nodded. "Sounds fine..." he cooed nuzzling him. "Ahmose has creepy eyes huh?" he asked grinning.

Angel suddenly bolted out of the house chittering gleefully. There, in the edge of the garden was a BIG black bunny, eating at clover. 'SECRET!' She squealed delightedly.

Ryou squealed too. "OH it's the flemmish rabbit!" he squeaked. "Oh just look at him! He's HUGE!"

"Ah! It's the monster bunny!" Marik exclaimed, and Ahmose and Mikado raised their eyebrows. "Get that thing out of here before it attacks someone!!!"

Ryou slapped Marik harshly. "Leave him alone!" he scolded. "He's not attacking anyone! Bunnies dont just randomly attack." he growled.

Angel sqealed and pounced on Secret, nuzzling and licking him. 'I missed you! I was worried that stupid lunkhead had hurt you!' she chittered eagerly.

Secret flicked his ears and rolled over, sitting up. 'I'm fine...sorry, that lion thing gave me quite a scare...what the hell is something like THAT doing out here?!' he huffed beginning to chew clover once more. 'glad to see I'm missed though.' and he gave Angel a cute little bunny-kiss.

Spunky chittered angrily from the back porch, glaring at Secret.

"Yeah, what he said!" Marik blurted, but pouted and rubbed his cheek. "Why'd you hit me?"

Ryou crossed his arms. "You head-butted the poor thing last time, leave him alone. I like the flemmish rabbits." He said calmly. "Plus, Angel's in love with him."

Marik frowned at Ryou. "I head-butted him because he was on Spunky's chest, tearing him up!!" He blurted.

"He was on Spunky's chest because Spunky attacked HIM!" Ryou argued. "Angel told me Spunky's jealous, and attacked."

Angel cooed and nuzzled Secret. 'Want to share a strawberry?' Secret grinned and nodded, watching Angel pluck a strawberry from the little bush-like plant and set it between them, beginning to nibble.

Marik frowned and grabbed Ryou. "He loves Angel..." He said to Ryou, softly. "Can you blame him? He seeing Angel with Secret is like... me seeing you with Pegasus, back then..."

Ryou sighed. "Marik, who she mates with is HER choice." he said softly. "You cant force someone to love you...Pegasus found that out a long time ago...sure I love him now, but...he couldn't keep us apart, no matter how hard he tried.." he said shaking his head.

"She has to find love for herself, so she can be happy."

Marik sighed. "And what about him?" He asked, pointing to Spunky, who was sitting on the porch, drooping sadly as he watched Secret with Angel. He sighed and turned, slowly slinking inside, not even at a hop.

Ryou sighed. "Marik...it's part of nature...the girl picks the mate she finds more suitable...and the others...have to find someone else." he said shaking his head. "Not everyone walks out of their first love happy."

Marik sighed. "Ryou... will the hybrid bunnies ever even have a first love? Or... at least a love that is returned? What if they are doomed to be alone..."

"Marik, Most of them already have lovers...Xanga already has a mate!" he said shaking his head. "Spunky's the only one...well ok scamp too, but he's too juvenile to pick mates. Spunky's the only one who hasn't found a stable lover. Even Dust and Precious have potential lovers!"

Marik sighed. "Ryou... it just breaks my heart to see Spunky like that..." He hugged Ryou, and Mikado and Ahmose glanced at each other, awkwardly.

Ryou nuzzled him and chuckled. "Xanga!" he called. The tiger bunny strolled out, rubbing languidly up against Ahmose. "Why dont you introduce everyone to that mate of yours?" he asked, checking the steaks.

Sparkle spit water at Mikado playfully. 'Play with me!'

Xanga purred and trotted to a bush and disappeared. Moments later, she came out followed by a black bunny, who had white paws and oddly enough almost striped-like markings. 'This is my mate daddy.' She cooed up at Marik rubbing against him. 'His name is Shadow.'

Shadow looked up at Marik and blinked. 'Damn...THAT'S your dad? holy shit man...I thought that Tuc guy was your dad!'

Marik looked down. "Umm... Wow..." He said, and slowly knelt while Mikado laughed and splashed at Sparkle. "Hello there... Shadow, was it?" He looked at Ryou. "Did I catch that right?"

Ryou nodded. "Yup, that's Shadow." he cooed, flipping a couple of the steaks.

Xanga purred and rubbed against Marik. 'isn't he just perfect? He's almost a tigerbunny too! Plus...he loves me.' she cooed and licked Shadow, who seemed to blush, and bury his face in his paw. 'Aww yer makin me blush...' he chittered.

Marik smiled. "Hello Shadow. So you're my little lady's mate, eh?"

Shadow peered out of his paw and nodded slowly. 'Only it it means you're not gonna eat me...' he said eying Marik's sharp teeth.

Xanga laughed and tugged his ear. 'He's the one I fell head over heels for. Isn't he just great? I'm the luckiest bunny alive!'

Ryou laughed softly. "You're pretty quiet Ahmose...no bunnies playing with you?"

Ahmose leveled a silent stare on Ryou that was quite unnerving. The same stare he often gave Seto. Mikado snickered.

"Ahmose isn't the playful type. He leaves that to me." He said, giggling and playing with Sparkle.

Ryou grinned and chuckled when Sugar scampered up Ahmose's leg and into his hair. "Heh..."

Ahmose's eyes widened and he slowly reached up and plucked her down and looked at her. "Quite a menagerie you have here..." Marik and Ryou both winced.

"Please..." Marik moaned. "Don't use that word..."

Ryou nodded. "That word...stirrs bad memories." he said softly. "We were kidnapped during that whole...twilight menagerie incident..." he explained nuzzling Marik. "It...really ruined our lives."

"Oh." Ahmose mumbled, petting Sugar. "Sorry..." Mikado gave Ahmose a look that plainly said 'nice going, genius,' as Marik nuzzled Ryou and glanced over at Angel and Secret.

Angel kissed Secret once more, the strawberry gone. 'Thank you for coming back!' she said licking his ear. Secret noded and gave her another bunny kiss. 'You're too cute to stay away from.' he squeaked to her.

Ryou grinned and put a steak on a plate for Ahmose. "here. Dig in." he cooed, repeating the process for Mikado and Marik. "Enjoy."

"Oh. Um... thank you." Ahmose said, bowing politely. Marik eyed Ahmose.

"You need to get laid." He blurted.

Ryou rolled his eyes. "Bedroom's down the hall and to the left, dont dirty the sheets." he mumbled going inside to begin carving the honeydew.

Mikado burst out laughing and Ahmose gave Marik an irritated look. Marik just grinned before plopping down into the clover and ripping into his steak with a great purr. Ahmose however, sought out a fork and knife.

Ryou smiled and handed Ahmose a fork and grinned. "Dont mind him...I've been trying to get him to use forks forever...he refuses." he cooed, going back to his carving.

Ahmose blinked, but then smiled and chuckled. "Let him be. It's his own back yard, not a fancy restaurant." He said, blinking down at Hunter and Scamp, sitting at his feet, tails wagging hopefully. "I think they smell the steak..."

Ryou laughed once more. "You can humor them if you want. Hunter and Scamp and Xanga are allowed to eat red meat." He said over his shoulder. "You'll have new friends if you feed them." he added chuckling. "They've got those eyes too..."

Ahmose blinked and slowly knelt, offering a small tidbit to Scamp and Hunter.

"MAO!" Hunter exclaimed, tackling the meat to the floor and tearing into it ravenously.

Scamp yipped and chewed his own piece with equal delight. He finished it quickly and hopped up licking Ahmose on the cheek, before running outside yapping in delight. Ryou chuckled. "You just made Scamp's day."

Ahmose smiled and stood. "So I see." He said, watching Scamp run around the yard with endless energy, then disappear through the pet door and into the other duplex, flying onto Bakura and Malik's bed, where the pair were being lazy and sleeping in.

Ryou chuckled once more. "I'm sure he'll drag Bakura and Malik out soon...if you see them tell them they're welcome to steaks...I've got a melon to carve into something akin to a flower, so you will all wince when I cut it up to eat." he chuckled, the melon already beginning to resemble a flower.

Ahmose chuckled. “Sure thing.” He said, going back out to the yard.

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’Daddy! Daddy! Wake up Daddy!’ Scamp barked eagerly, tugging Malik’s left ear.

Malik groaned and swatted at Scamp. "Leave daddy alone...daddy's tired." he mumbled beginning to nibble Bakura's ear in his halfasleep happy-place.

'Food daddy! Good food! Meat! Steak! And a funny guy with pointy ears! There's two of them!' Scamp yapped. 'And Spunky's upset again. Secret is hitting on Angel.'

Malik groaned and chomped down on Bakura's ear. "Get up..." he grumbled sitting up and dragging Bakura by his ear to sit up as well. "Ryou made steak...which means he's going to show off another of his deserts that are too good to eat, then we'll eat it." he added, knowing how much Bakura loved eating the last desert, a cake sculpture that had stainedglass sugar over it.

"Hrrrg... Steak?" Bakura asked, raising his head. "Did you say steak?"

'Steak, papa!!!' Scamp yapped, and dashed off. Bakura yawned and sat up.

"Well... that's something worth getting up for." He mumbled, stretching.

Malik chuckled and stretched, grabbing a pair of pants and shirt, he put them on and shuffled out of the room. "I'll see you out back.." he mumbled beginning to follow the delicious scent of steak.

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Ryou sighed contently, squeezing some lemonjuice over his sculptured melon to keep it looking fresh, before putting it in the fridge. "Spunky?" He called softly washing his hands, and seeking out the hurt little bunny. "Spunky come here...I want to talk to you..." he cooed softly as he searched out the bunny.

Spunky remained silent, hiding amongst the soot at the back of the fireplace, behind the charred remains of the logs. He ducked down and curled his tail around himself so it wouldn't give him away; he was totally black with soot. Bakrua would have had a conniption if he saw Spunky like that, but he was currently walking into the back yard in search of steak.

Ryou sighed, catching sight of the movement in the fireplace. "Spunky...come on...Bakura will have a fit if he sees you like that...lets get you cleaned up..." he cooed, picking the blackened bunny up. "I know you're hurting...why dont you talk to me...maybe we can work something out..."

"NO!!! NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOO!!!!" Spunky squeaked, squirming and writhing as hard as he could. "FUCK!!! FUCK FUCK NO FUCK!!! NOOOOOO!!!" He finally bowed his head and bit Ryou's finger.

Ryou yelped and bit Spunky back. "We do NOT bite! I thought I taught you better than that!" He said firmly. "Shame on you!" he said around his mouthful of Spunky's ear.

"FUCK YOU!!!" Spunky squealed. "OW!!! OWWW!!! DADDY!!! NO! NO NO NO NO NO!!!"

Ryou carried him to the bathroom, and closed the door behind him, locking it shut. He put Spunky down and began running a bath. "Honestly Spunky...I just want to help...why do you have to be such a stubborn little thing?" he grumbled nursing his wounded finger.

"It's because Angel's in love with Secret isn't it?"

"FUCK SECRET!" Spunky spat, scuttling behind the toilet to escape Ryou, and leaving a trail of ash.

"That's probably just what she'll do." Ryou said calmly, watching the water run. "Now are you going to pout behind my toilet all day, or are you going to let me bathe you, go out have some steak and honeydew and be sociable?"

Spunky turned his face away from Ryou and faced the wall with a snort.

"Well, the longer you sit in here, the more time Secret has to woo Angel." Ryou said calmly sitting back comfortably. "I guess you dont care...I mean you did just say fuck him...I give her a day or two..."

"Fuck you." Spunky growled.

Ryou rolled his eyes. "Watch your language little mister, or I'll lock you in the timeout cage and set you outside so you'll have to watch her be sweet on Secret." he warned.

"BITE ME!!!" Spunky howled, having obviously learned a new phrase.

Ryou leaned forward and did just that. "I said watch your language."

Spunky growled and whirled, sinking his litte teeth into Ryou's nose, then when Ryou jerked back, his ear.

Ryou growled at him warningly and picked him up, plopping him into the tub. "It's no wonder she doesn't like you, you're a horrid little beast!" he huffed. "A pretty girl like Angel needs someone who can be a gentleman. Look at how you're acting. You'll be lucky if even Ginger takes you if she were to see this little scene you're pitching!" He said harshly. "You're being a spoiled little bratbunny!"

Spunky growled and tried to get out of the water. 'I wanted to be alone! And I want nothing to do with Ginger!' He squeaked angrily.

"Too bad." Ryou huffed, beginning to lather up the squirming bunny. "I'm not about to be yelled at by your daddy because you decided on the brilliant idea of hiding out in my fireplace!" Ryou scolded. "Now stop whining. Angel doesn't want you, it's probably for a reason. Did you ever consider that? Girls dont just shun a bunny for no reason. What do you have to offer her?" He asked looking down at the sudsy bunny. "What can you offer as a mate? Have you considered this before courting her?"

Spunky looked down. 'I try to bring her gifts... but she turns up her nose at them. What does Secret have to offer her? He's nothing but a big stray bully!'

"That's it sweetie...he's big." Ryou said becoming more gentle in his washing. "He's big, and he's strong...he offers her protection. If she were to be in trouble, he could protect her." He reasoned. "And it became painfully obvious, to both you and her, that he's much stronger than you. Stray bunnies are very good at fighting sweetheart...they've grown up out in the wild...fended for themselves. He probably has a good stable hole, a warm den inside...he's got a lot above you right now."

'So what am I to do?! Dig a den and work out at the gym?!' Spunky snapped.

Ryou rolled his eyes. "Well you'd never get either of those done fast enough to matter. What DO you have to offer?" he asked, rinsing Spunky off. "Surely you have some aspect that is better than Secret..."

Spunky turned away and didn't say anything.

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"Hey! Alright, steak! Ahmose, Mikado, What's up! What are you doing here?" Bakura called, walking out and snatching a steak.

"Ryou invited us over for lunch." Mikado said with a smile. Then, Bakura caught sight of Angel and Secret.

Malik glared at Secret but sighed, picking up his plate. "Well it certainly is good to see you, I've been wondering how you've been." He said sitting down next to Ahmose and Mikado. "Looks like you got in a fight?" he said sniffing at Ahmose. "What happened?"

Ahmose gave Malik a look. "Trigger." He grumbled, and Mikado giggled.

Malik chuckled. "Oh I see..." he said smirking. "He's...somethin else."

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Ryou began to fluff Spunky dry. "You know...she thinks you think less of her...because you always call her little sister." He cooed, picking Spunky up and beginning to blowdry him. "She's a very big girl, and you taking interest in her just proves it..." he added combing Spunky's fur. "Maybe you should try a more adult approach? Why not offer to split one of my cucumbers? I suppose I could sacrifice one, as long as the other bunnies dont see you nibbling on my finest veggies." he added winking. "Cucumbers are her favorite.."

Spunky perked up. 'Really? You'll let me take her a cucumber?' He gasped.

Ryou nodded and put the blowdryer down. "Just this once." He said digging through the drawer and pulling out a tiny little bow-tie. He put it on Spunky and held up a mirror. "There now, Dont you look like a handsome little gentleman?" he said smiling.

'...... I look stupid.' He drawled.

Ryou chuckled. "Oh come now, you look like a show bunny. Maybe if you cant get Angel with brawn, you could try good looks, and romance." He said picking up the skunk-bunny. "Maybe you could offer to share a cucumber with her during sunset, and watch the colors..." he said calmly. "With that little bowtie, you'd look just like a dark cassanova." he added grinning. "you could sweep her off her feet."

Spunky sighed. 'If she doesn't bite me first...' He grumbled.

"Now why would she bite you?" Ryou asked carrying him out of the bathroom.

Spunky sighed. 'She has before...'

"Why?" Ryou asked putting him down on the couch. "And dont get dirty! You'll ruin your nice coat and I'm not giving you a second bath. This is your last chance to woo her before the trip, so you'd better keep clean!"

Spunky sighed and nodded. 'But what about Secret?'

"I'm sure he'll go home soon, garden bunnies never stay out long..." he said calmly. "When the sun starts setting, go outside and pick the best looking cucumber I've got, and share it with Angel." he said scratching Spunky's ears. "And no more cursing at me, you owe me big little mister." Ryou warned stepping outside. "Is everyone finished with their steak?" He asked smiling warmly.

Spunky followed quietly, glaring at Scamp who was laughing himself silly at the bow tie. Then he looked for Angel.

"Yes Ryou, thank you. It was excellent." Ahmose said, and Mikado cheerfully agreed. Bakura was still stuffing his face and Marik was enjoying the late afternoon sunlight, basking in his boxers.

Ryou chuckled. "Well then I'll bring out desert." He said stepping back inside, before coming out with the elegantly carved honeydew, that looked like a bowl of flowers. "Who'd like to cut it?" he asked grinning broadly.

"ME!!!" Bakura howled, then grimaced as he choked on his mouthful of meat. Marik flicked and ear and looked to see what was going on, but then purred and relaxed again.

"See what happens when you talk with your mouth full?" Ryou scolded. "You cut it last time. Ahmose why dont you cut it? Or Mikado?" He said offering a small knife and holding out the bowl the melon was sitting in.

Mikado snickered. "Uh oh... don't give Ahmose a knife." Ahmose gave him a dirty look.

"Just because I know how to use them--"

"You're a bit too eager to use them sometimes." Mikado teased.

"Only because YOU have an uncanny ability to cut yourself all the time!!!" Ahmose hissed back.

"Ahem!" Ryou coughed out. "Someone cut the melon please, before Bakura gets over eager to use the knife."

There was a sudden chittering, and Skitter flew out the door and landed smack on top of the melon, beginning to devour it quickly. Mikado blinked, then burst out laughing.

Ryou laughed. "Well, I guess Skitter got to cut this little treat. "he cooed putting it down as several bunnies rushed forward and began tearing into his treat. "Oh well..." Ryou chuckled shaking his head. "At least SOMEONE is enjoying it."

Malik giggled. "Ryou... this is a yard of carnivores. I wouldn't worry about it." He ruffled the bunny's hair.

Ryou nodded slowly. "Well I tried." he said grinning. "Did everyone enjoy their steak?" he asked politely.

There were loud affirmitives from all. Spunky in the mean time peered around Ryou's legs at Angel...

Ryou chuckled. "He's going to leave soon, dont get your tail in a bunch." he cooed scratching Spunky's ears.

Spunky squeaked and nipped Ryou's finger, then pawed his fur down flat on the top of his head. 'Stop that.' He grumbled.

Ryou smirked. "I thought you said you looked stupid" he teased.

'Yeah. Don't make me look ever more dumb.' Spunky muttered.

Ryou chuckled as Secret hopped from the lawn. "There he goes.."

Spunky nodded and took a deep breath, then hopped into Ryou's garden, finding a nice ripe cucumber and nibbling it from the plant. Then, he began to drag it towards Angel.

Angel blinked, her ears perking, as she turned. 'what on earth are you doing?'

Spunky gulped and looked at her. 'Ryou said I could have a cucumber...' He said. 'And I know you like them, so... I thought you might like to split it with me.' He said, nudging one end closer to her.

Angel blinked, raising an ear. "Why would you want to share a cucumber with me?" She asked calmly though curiously. That cucumber looked pretty enticing...it WAS her favorite after all...

Spunky nuzzled her. 'Who wouldn't want to share a cucumber with you... you're beautiful.'

Angel pulled away slightly. '...are you wearing a bowtie?' she blurted, tilting her head to the side, her curiosity furthered.

Spunky winced. '... Y-Yes...' He gulped.

Angel chittered out a laugh. 'it's a good look for you.' she commented calmly, beginning to groom her ears.

Spunky blinked, then nuzzled her, before nudging the cucumber. 'After you.'

Angel looked at him warily, before beginning to nibble the veggie. She cooed and continued. Cucumber was her absolute favorite!

Spunky sat next to her and began to nibble as well. After a while, he wrapped his tail around her.

Angel flicked her ears and continued nibbling until she'd eaten most of her portion. 'Thanks...' she said after a moment.

Spunky smiled. 'You're welcome... Angel.' He said. 'Have some more.'

Angel took a few more nibbles and gave a squeaky sigh. Quite content to be nibbling at her favorite treat.

Spunky nuzzled her cheek. 'You're very beautiful...' He said. 'Your fur matches your ribbon in this light.'

She flicked an ear and looked at him for a moment. '...thanks...' she said awkwardly. She dipped her head back down to the cucumber, not really sure how to go about this. Spunky? Actually being romantic? It was a dream...

'So... still thinking of being a show bunny?' He asked.

Angel nodded, licking her lips slightly and beginning to groom her ears. 'of course.'

'I think you would be wonderful. You would win best in show for sure...' Spunky said. 'And everyone will know your name. And all will know that your name describes you perfectly.' He licked her cheek and ears.

Angel squeaked and pulled away, giving him a surprised look. '...When did you become not a dork?' she blurted. 'you're not romantic or polite or cute! Since when did you ever have a slightly good side?' she stammered, looking confused genuinely.

'I'm just finally telling you what I've been thinking all along.' He said, nuzzling her.

Angel blinked confused. 'No more 'little sister' comments? Are you ok? You're not supposed to be cute...'

'Oh, so I'm not a freak now?' Spunky teased. 'Little sister?' And he licked her cheek.

Angel chittered at him angrily. 'freak.' she grumbled, ears tilting back. 'I'm not even related to you, stop saying that.'

Spunky squeaked with laughter. 'I'm just joking, Angel.' He said, grooming her ears.

Angel glared at him slightly. 'Not funny.' she grumbled, going back to the cucumber. 'Why are you doing all this?'

'Because you're more than worth it. I'll do more than just this... I'll fight Secret every day if I have to. And get my skunky ass whupped as well. Every day.' Spunky announced, puffing his chest out.

Angel raised an eyebrow. 'and you're proud of getting your ass handed to you on a daily basis?....right...' she said flicking her ears. 'someone needs to prioritize just a bit.'

'I would do it for you.' Spunky said.

'what would that accomplish? Well...other than a mildly amusing show?'

Spunky blinked. '.... umm... I dunno...'

Angel shook her head. 'dope.'

'Guilty.' Spunky chuckled, licking her cheek.

"Awww... aren't they cute?" Mikado cooed, and Bakura looked on proudly while Marik snoozed.

Ryou chuckled. "My vegetables can make anyone fall in love. Just have to utilize them properly." He said proudly, before slapping Bakura harshly across the back of the head. "And no, I wasn't talking about DIRTY naughty utilization BAKURA." he growled, knowing that would be the first thing he spouted off.

Bakura giggled in guilt. "Well... they ARE utilizing a cucumber..."

Ryou swatted him again. "Shame on you, I'm telling Rem you said that!"

"Aw no! Oh, come on, Ryou!!!" He whined. Mikado laughed and Ahmose raised an eyebrow.

Angel finished off the cucumber and yawned. 'Well...I suppose I will go inside.' she said beginning to groom her ears once more, before scratching behind them. 'thank you.'

'Can I walk you to the door?' Spunky asked.

Angel flicked her tail slightly. 'Why? you live right NEXT door.'

'So? We still use different doors.' He said. 'And it's the gentlemanly thing to do.'

Angel looked thoughtful. 'I dunno...seems a little weird. You never were a gentleman before.' she said turning to face him. 'why the sudden change?'

'You really wanna know?' Spunky asked.

Angel nodded, curious.

'I got some advice from Ryou... and a bath.' He snickered.

Angel nodded. 'daddy Ryou would...he's the only thing around here with any sense.' she said scratching her other ear. 'if I were a human, I'd want to be like daddy Ryou...he's very beautiful...sometimes I wonder if he's REALLY a boy human..' she said thoughtfully. 'what do you think?'

'... Uhhhhh....' Spunky stammered. 'I think he's pretty girlie for a boy, but... you can't deny the anatomy...'

Angel raised an eyebrow. 'I wouldn't know, I dont go looking at anatomies.' she said giving him a snide look. 'peeping tom.'

Spunky sighed. 'I've seen him running around naked, thanks.' He said as they reached the pet door.

Angel flicked her ears. 'you run around naked all the time, well except for just now...' she said tugging his bow tie with her teeth. 'You've got no room to speak.' she added yawning cutely. She chuckled. 'though I'm sure there's SOME anatomies in this side of the duplex you would want to see.' she said highly amused, hopping through the little dog-door turned bunny door. 'night.'

Spunky stared at the door for a moment, unaware of everyone staring at him.

Ryou snickered. "Spunky, what might you be staring at?" he said chuckling.

Spunky squeaked and jumped, turning, ears and tail up. 'Huh?!' He gasped.

"Awwww... my little man finally starting to win the girl?" Bakura cooed. Spunky blinked, and if he didn't have fur, they would see him blushing. He snorted and hopped towards the melon.

"Food!" He announced.

Ryou chuckled. "I think SOME little bunny was getting an eyefull of tail." he teased.

Spunky buried his face into the food, and Bakura snickered.

"That's our Spunky." He laughed, wrapping an arm around Malik. Ahmose smiled and Mikado giggled. Marik snorted and rolled over, continuing his doze.

Ryou grinned. "Hey Malik...you still have that shaving cream?" he said smirking at Marik's sleeping form. "I think my mate needs a lesson about falling asleep while there's guests..." he added mischievously.

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