I Remember You
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Yu-Gi-Oh › Yaoi - Male/Male
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Adult +
Chapters:
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841
Reviews:
6
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I do not own YuGiOh!, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
I Remember You
I REMEMBER YOU
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Thanks to everyone who asked me to do this sequel. I hope that you aren't too disappointed by it.
Disclaimer: Don't own Yugioh or Skid Row--if I did, I'd be too busy to write!!
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"I Remember You"
Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
The wind would whisper and I'd think of you
And all the tears you cried, that called my name
And when you needed me I came through
I paint a picture of the days gone by
When love went blind and you would make me see
I'd stare a lifetime into your eyes
So that I knew you were there for me
Time after time you were there for me
Remember yesterday - walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights and every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say - I remember you
We spend the summer with the top rolled down
Wished ever after would be like this
You said I love you babe, without a sound
I said I'd give my life for just one kiss
I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss
Remember yesterday - walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights and every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say - I remember you
We've had our share of hard times
But that's the price we paid
And through it all we kept the promise that we made
I swear you'll never be lonely
Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
Washed away a dream of you
But nothing else could ever take you away
Cause you'll always be my dream come true
Oh my darling, I love you
Remember yesterday - walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights and every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say - I remember you
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/Malik's POV \
Pre-dawn. My favorite time of the day. Back in Egypt, I had loved to sit outside and watch the sunrise, the bright rays of light pushing away the darkness; blending with the lingering vestiges of night to create a living masterpiece using the most brilliant and vivid hues imagineable.
More recently, I had been entranced by the shifting colors illuminating the sleek golden skin of my tenshi no yami as he cradled me in his loving embrace.
Now it highlights the empty space in my bed, my arms, my heart, my soul. My koibito, my koishii yami, my seductive Mariku, had been banished to the Shadow Realm two years ago...today.
More tears formed to fall and followed the trail created by their predecessors. Vainly, I attempted to suppress the sobs forcing their way past my trembling lips. Agony shredded my soul as I remembered his embraces, his strong tanned arms holding me gently against him. The memories of his kisses, the oneness that bound us together when we made love; these remembrances only increased my loneliness and my despair.
The outpouring of my grief awoke Bakura who attempted to calm me. I buried my face into his muscular chest, my tears sliding down the pale smooth skin. The fierce thief king stroked my hair and tense muscles along my shoulders, easing my sorrow. Blinking away the lingering wetness, I raised my swollen eyes to stare into the gentle understanding soft brown gaze. Eyes so reminiscent of Ryou.
My voice cracked. "I miss him Kura. He's been gone for two years and I don't know how much longer I can bear to be alone." The dam burst and I gripped him tighter. "But I don't want anyone else. I love him; I need him. He's the other half of my soul."
Kura nodded, understanding only too well the pain, the loneliness, the longing to be reunited with the one person who completes you.
Soothed by the presence of the ancient Egyptian spirit of Bakura, my body slowly relaxed and my eyes drifted shut. Soon I was lost in a dream; my most hearfelt desire--to be held once more by my koishii Mariku.
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/Bakura's POV \
The sound of his sobs woke me; the sight of his tears ripped at my heart and soul. I hated to see him suffer so. He did not deserve the torment of having to exist without his other half. I could vouch for the agonizing loneliness, the pain of attempting to continue living with only half of your soul.
I wrapped him in my embrace, holding him close to me, letting my strength wash over him, soothe him. Letting him know that he was not alone. I would never abandon him. I had made a promise to watch over him, to keep him safe.
His tears ceased flowing, his breathing calming. I stroked his hair, his shoulders, his back; feeling him relax, he finally surrendered to the weariness that he had resisted. I watched him as he drifted off to sleep, a loving smile curving his lips up. I eased away, knowing that at least in his dreams he is with his koishii yami, Mariku.
An idea flitted around in my head as I lay down on my solitary bed. It was crazy and dangerous; the more I considered it, the more entranced with the idea I became. Could I possibly do it? This would be the greatest, the most dangerous theft I had ever attempted. Was this beyond my ability? Excitement flooded my senses; my natural ego and confidence coursed through me--of course I could do this.
Even though it was very early, I called Yugi and asked him and his baka Pharaoh to come over and stay with Malik. I didn't share my plan with them; I told them that I needed to run some errands and I didn't want to leave the sleeping hikari alone. Malik may be less innocent than Yugi, but he was far more vulnerable.
They arrived shortly; impulsively, I embraced the violet-eyed tenshi, making him promise to watch over Malik. His guardian's crimson eyes regarded me suspiciously. The former pharaoh followed me outside. "What are you planning, tomb robber?"
My own chocolate brown orbs locked onto his, returning his piercing gaze. "You don't need to know. Just take care of Malik while I'm gone." I turned to leave. Pausing, I made one final request. "Come to Ryou's grave in one hour. And come alone." Before he could question me further, Yugi came searching for us. With Atemu distracted, I slipped into my car and drove to my koishii tenshi's final resting place.
I knelt at the base of the beautiful angel that marked his grave. I traced his name chiseled into the marble base, tears falling from my eyes and rolling down my pale cheeks. The pain in my heart grew more intense; I missed my hikari, my koibito, my darling Ryou. I remembered holding him in my arms as he took his last breath; the declaration of love that had been his final words before Ra summoned him home.
"Ryou, my tenshi, can you hear me?" I sensed his presence; he was still watching over me, just as he had promised to do so long ago. And I had kept my commitment to him. I had protected and taken care of Malik to the best of my ability. Now it was time to go one step further. My companionship was no longer enough to keep the loneliness from overwhelming the young Egyptian. I truly feared that he would seek to end his suffering. I could not, would not, allow that to happen.
"You know what I am going to do. Please understand why. I have to do this; I need to do this. If I can help him find happiness again, then it is worth the sacrifice that will be demanded of me." I touched the face of the marble angel; Ryou's face. "Aishiteru, tenshi."
Gripping the Sennen Ring tightly, I summoned the dark powers lurking beneath it's golden surface. Darkness swirled around my ankles, reaching higher and higher until it completely surrounded me. Fear touched me briefly as I daringly, boldly, entered the Shadow Realm. I felt as if I was suffocating as the shadow wraiths pressed closer to me. Using the powers of the ring, I managed to confuse them. I prayed that I would be able to keep them off-balance until I located the treasure I was seeking.
The mystical powers of the ring pointed to the right. Trusting in my ancient item, I headed in that direction, desperately searching the shifting shadows for a glimpse of golden skin or platinum hair. I almost passed him by; only by chance did my peripheral vision spy a trace of long platinum tresses.
Grabbing the larger man, I pulled with all of my strength attempting to wrench him free of the wraiths that bound his body to the Shadow Realm. Breaking their grip, I carried the unconscious Egyptian towards the portal connecting this world with ours. Sensing the wraiths searching for him, I placed my sennen ring around his neck and pushed him through the gateway. I knew that he would emerge beside the marble statue; I also was certain that Atemu would be there to take care of him. He would also understand the unspoken message; I wouldn't be coming back. That was why I returned the ring with Mariku.
My soul screamed in agony as the shadow wraiths caught and bound me with their dark magic. I could feel them as they probed my mind, my memories. I struggled and resisted them as they attempted to erase the remembrances of my precious Ryou. I refused to let them taint or alter memories of my koibito, my hikari, my koishii tenshi. I vowed that no matter what they did to me, I would never surrender. I would fight forever to prevent losing one single thought of Ryou. Darkness touched my mind, my vision began to dim as I reluctantly surrendered to the overwhelming darkness surrounding me.
I was hallucinating. That was the only possible explanation for the light penetrating the gloom. I blinked disbelievingly as my koishii tenshi appeared before me. I trembled as his delicate hand lifted and moved towards my face. I closed my eyes, positive that this was a trick of the shadow wraiths; a vain effort to break me. I gasped as he touched me.
"Kura," the apparition whispered. "Open your eyes, koibito. This is no dream or illusion. I've come to rescue you. Your selflessness and capacity for love has once again captured Ra's attention. In his mercy, he has chosen to free you from this self-enforced hell. That is why I am here, koishii."
Seeing the truth in those beautiful expressive eyes, I managed to free myself from the dark magic spells binding me. Shaking, I reached for and embraced my precious hikari. Laughter erupted from my throat as I experienced the joy of holding his slender body against me. "Aishiteru, tenshi."
The smile that I loved so curved his perfect lips. "Aishiteru, Kura."
/Atemu's POV \
Leaving Yugi to take care of Malik, I raced to Ryou's grave, wondering what the crazy tomb robber was planning. I knew he was scheming; I could feel it in the deepest depths of my soul. I also knew that whatever it was, it would be life-altering. Why else would he want someone there to stay with Malik? And why did I have to come alone to Ryou's grave? What was he attempting to do? Muddled thoughts swirled around in my mind.
Once I arrived, there was no sight of the former thief king. Curious and nervous, I sat down to wait. I studied the marble angel; the artist had outdone himself. The statue was a perfect replica of Ryou. I missed the gentle hikari; his smile, the innocence that radiated around him. He had the most amazing ability to calm Bakura with just one look. Of course, now, the tomb robber was different. He had changed. No longer did he take unnecessary risks. Instead, he focused on Malik. The Egyptian teen had never recovered from the loss of Mariku. I take full responsibility for his pain and suffering. After all, it was I who banished him. At the time, I was protecting my koibito and my friends.
The atmosphere changed; small tendrils of darkness twirled in the air next to me. Alarmed, I swiftly stood, my crimson eyes probing the darkness. What were the shadows doing in this realm? Unless, ....someone disturbed their domain. "Bakura!" I yelled. "Where are you?"
I received no response. The shadows twisted faster; unexpectedly, I discerned the shape of a body slipping through the shifting darkness. The spiky platinum hair identified him. What captured my attention was the Sennen Ring hanging around the golden neck. My crimson eyes grew damp as the realization of Bakura's sacrifice penetrated my consciousness. I had never suspected that he was capable of that kind of selflessness. He cared so much about Malik, that he gave up his own freedom, his own life, to return his tenshi no yami to him.
I caught the golden Egyptian as he began to fall to the ground. Laying him down on the green grass, I wondered how much of his memories the wraiths had erased. What if he didn't remember Malik? That would completely destroy the vulnerable youth. I prayed to Ra that didn't come to pass. Malik would be utterly devastated if Mariku didn't remember him.
The air shimmered in front of me; a golden haze forming. Disbelieving, I was speechless as Ryou and Bakura appeared, their hands tightly entwined. "Ryou?", I questioned. "What are you doing here?"
Loving glances were exchanged before he answered, his beautiful smile lighting up his face. "Ra has granted Kura another chance to be with me." A gentle kiss was given. "This time, he accepted."
I nodded. It all made sense to me now. The only unknown was whether Mariku would recognize Malik and remember the love, the oneness, they shared. I opened my mind link and called Yugi.
Within half an hour, I spied my hikari dragging the taller youth across the cemetery. Malik ran to Mariku and fell to his knees beside his yami, weeping uncontrollably. "How?", was all he managed to say.
Kneeling, I gestured towards the spirits of Ryou and Bakura. "Bakura rescued him."
Lavender and chocolate eyes locked. "Why?", he whispered, tears falling as he wept for his friends.
Ryou knelt and embraced his friend. "Because he wanted to give you what your heart desired most. Because he couldn't stand to see you suffer any longer." He smiled, his entire persona lighting up."Because he loves you." He reached out to the oh-so-still form of Mariku. Using the light of his soul, he moved his hands over and around Malik's koishii yami.
Everyone held their breath as Mariku stirred. His lilac eyes slowly opened; he struggled to focus. As his vision cleared, he turned his head and met the hopeful, loving gaze of his hikari. His own eyes glowed with love. Tears of joy, happiness, and eternal love fell from Malik's eyes. Mariku reached up, his fingers gently wiping away the wetness on the younger one's cheeks. His lips moved; his voice, so long unused, was barely a whisper, but the words were the most beautiful ones that Malik had ever heard.
"I remember you."
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Well, there it is! Another finished story--I hope that you readers aren't too disappointed. Please review and let me know.....
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Thanks to everyone who asked me to do this sequel. I hope that you aren't too disappointed by it.
Disclaimer: Don't own Yugioh or Skid Row--if I did, I'd be too busy to write!!
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"I Remember You"
Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
The wind would whisper and I'd think of you
And all the tears you cried, that called my name
And when you needed me I came through
I paint a picture of the days gone by
When love went blind and you would make me see
I'd stare a lifetime into your eyes
So that I knew you were there for me
Time after time you were there for me
Remember yesterday - walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights and every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say - I remember you
We spend the summer with the top rolled down
Wished ever after would be like this
You said I love you babe, without a sound
I said I'd give my life for just one kiss
I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss
Remember yesterday - walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights and every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say - I remember you
We've had our share of hard times
But that's the price we paid
And through it all we kept the promise that we made
I swear you'll never be lonely
Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
Washed away a dream of you
But nothing else could ever take you away
Cause you'll always be my dream come true
Oh my darling, I love you
Remember yesterday - walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights and every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say - I remember you
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/Malik's POV \
Pre-dawn. My favorite time of the day. Back in Egypt, I had loved to sit outside and watch the sunrise, the bright rays of light pushing away the darkness; blending with the lingering vestiges of night to create a living masterpiece using the most brilliant and vivid hues imagineable.
More recently, I had been entranced by the shifting colors illuminating the sleek golden skin of my tenshi no yami as he cradled me in his loving embrace.
Now it highlights the empty space in my bed, my arms, my heart, my soul. My koibito, my koishii yami, my seductive Mariku, had been banished to the Shadow Realm two years ago...today.
More tears formed to fall and followed the trail created by their predecessors. Vainly, I attempted to suppress the sobs forcing their way past my trembling lips. Agony shredded my soul as I remembered his embraces, his strong tanned arms holding me gently against him. The memories of his kisses, the oneness that bound us together when we made love; these remembrances only increased my loneliness and my despair.
The outpouring of my grief awoke Bakura who attempted to calm me. I buried my face into his muscular chest, my tears sliding down the pale smooth skin. The fierce thief king stroked my hair and tense muscles along my shoulders, easing my sorrow. Blinking away the lingering wetness, I raised my swollen eyes to stare into the gentle understanding soft brown gaze. Eyes so reminiscent of Ryou.
My voice cracked. "I miss him Kura. He's been gone for two years and I don't know how much longer I can bear to be alone." The dam burst and I gripped him tighter. "But I don't want anyone else. I love him; I need him. He's the other half of my soul."
Kura nodded, understanding only too well the pain, the loneliness, the longing to be reunited with the one person who completes you.
Soothed by the presence of the ancient Egyptian spirit of Bakura, my body slowly relaxed and my eyes drifted shut. Soon I was lost in a dream; my most hearfelt desire--to be held once more by my koishii Mariku.
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/Bakura's POV \
The sound of his sobs woke me; the sight of his tears ripped at my heart and soul. I hated to see him suffer so. He did not deserve the torment of having to exist without his other half. I could vouch for the agonizing loneliness, the pain of attempting to continue living with only half of your soul.
I wrapped him in my embrace, holding him close to me, letting my strength wash over him, soothe him. Letting him know that he was not alone. I would never abandon him. I had made a promise to watch over him, to keep him safe.
His tears ceased flowing, his breathing calming. I stroked his hair, his shoulders, his back; feeling him relax, he finally surrendered to the weariness that he had resisted. I watched him as he drifted off to sleep, a loving smile curving his lips up. I eased away, knowing that at least in his dreams he is with his koishii yami, Mariku.
An idea flitted around in my head as I lay down on my solitary bed. It was crazy and dangerous; the more I considered it, the more entranced with the idea I became. Could I possibly do it? This would be the greatest, the most dangerous theft I had ever attempted. Was this beyond my ability? Excitement flooded my senses; my natural ego and confidence coursed through me--of course I could do this.
Even though it was very early, I called Yugi and asked him and his baka Pharaoh to come over and stay with Malik. I didn't share my plan with them; I told them that I needed to run some errands and I didn't want to leave the sleeping hikari alone. Malik may be less innocent than Yugi, but he was far more vulnerable.
They arrived shortly; impulsively, I embraced the violet-eyed tenshi, making him promise to watch over Malik. His guardian's crimson eyes regarded me suspiciously. The former pharaoh followed me outside. "What are you planning, tomb robber?"
My own chocolate brown orbs locked onto his, returning his piercing gaze. "You don't need to know. Just take care of Malik while I'm gone." I turned to leave. Pausing, I made one final request. "Come to Ryou's grave in one hour. And come alone." Before he could question me further, Yugi came searching for us. With Atemu distracted, I slipped into my car and drove to my koishii tenshi's final resting place.
I knelt at the base of the beautiful angel that marked his grave. I traced his name chiseled into the marble base, tears falling from my eyes and rolling down my pale cheeks. The pain in my heart grew more intense; I missed my hikari, my koibito, my darling Ryou. I remembered holding him in my arms as he took his last breath; the declaration of love that had been his final words before Ra summoned him home.
"Ryou, my tenshi, can you hear me?" I sensed his presence; he was still watching over me, just as he had promised to do so long ago. And I had kept my commitment to him. I had protected and taken care of Malik to the best of my ability. Now it was time to go one step further. My companionship was no longer enough to keep the loneliness from overwhelming the young Egyptian. I truly feared that he would seek to end his suffering. I could not, would not, allow that to happen.
"You know what I am going to do. Please understand why. I have to do this; I need to do this. If I can help him find happiness again, then it is worth the sacrifice that will be demanded of me." I touched the face of the marble angel; Ryou's face. "Aishiteru, tenshi."
Gripping the Sennen Ring tightly, I summoned the dark powers lurking beneath it's golden surface. Darkness swirled around my ankles, reaching higher and higher until it completely surrounded me. Fear touched me briefly as I daringly, boldly, entered the Shadow Realm. I felt as if I was suffocating as the shadow wraiths pressed closer to me. Using the powers of the ring, I managed to confuse them. I prayed that I would be able to keep them off-balance until I located the treasure I was seeking.
The mystical powers of the ring pointed to the right. Trusting in my ancient item, I headed in that direction, desperately searching the shifting shadows for a glimpse of golden skin or platinum hair. I almost passed him by; only by chance did my peripheral vision spy a trace of long platinum tresses.
Grabbing the larger man, I pulled with all of my strength attempting to wrench him free of the wraiths that bound his body to the Shadow Realm. Breaking their grip, I carried the unconscious Egyptian towards the portal connecting this world with ours. Sensing the wraiths searching for him, I placed my sennen ring around his neck and pushed him through the gateway. I knew that he would emerge beside the marble statue; I also was certain that Atemu would be there to take care of him. He would also understand the unspoken message; I wouldn't be coming back. That was why I returned the ring with Mariku.
My soul screamed in agony as the shadow wraiths caught and bound me with their dark magic. I could feel them as they probed my mind, my memories. I struggled and resisted them as they attempted to erase the remembrances of my precious Ryou. I refused to let them taint or alter memories of my koibito, my hikari, my koishii tenshi. I vowed that no matter what they did to me, I would never surrender. I would fight forever to prevent losing one single thought of Ryou. Darkness touched my mind, my vision began to dim as I reluctantly surrendered to the overwhelming darkness surrounding me.
I was hallucinating. That was the only possible explanation for the light penetrating the gloom. I blinked disbelievingly as my koishii tenshi appeared before me. I trembled as his delicate hand lifted and moved towards my face. I closed my eyes, positive that this was a trick of the shadow wraiths; a vain effort to break me. I gasped as he touched me.
"Kura," the apparition whispered. "Open your eyes, koibito. This is no dream or illusion. I've come to rescue you. Your selflessness and capacity for love has once again captured Ra's attention. In his mercy, he has chosen to free you from this self-enforced hell. That is why I am here, koishii."
Seeing the truth in those beautiful expressive eyes, I managed to free myself from the dark magic spells binding me. Shaking, I reached for and embraced my precious hikari. Laughter erupted from my throat as I experienced the joy of holding his slender body against me. "Aishiteru, tenshi."
The smile that I loved so curved his perfect lips. "Aishiteru, Kura."
/Atemu's POV \
Leaving Yugi to take care of Malik, I raced to Ryou's grave, wondering what the crazy tomb robber was planning. I knew he was scheming; I could feel it in the deepest depths of my soul. I also knew that whatever it was, it would be life-altering. Why else would he want someone there to stay with Malik? And why did I have to come alone to Ryou's grave? What was he attempting to do? Muddled thoughts swirled around in my mind.
Once I arrived, there was no sight of the former thief king. Curious and nervous, I sat down to wait. I studied the marble angel; the artist had outdone himself. The statue was a perfect replica of Ryou. I missed the gentle hikari; his smile, the innocence that radiated around him. He had the most amazing ability to calm Bakura with just one look. Of course, now, the tomb robber was different. He had changed. No longer did he take unnecessary risks. Instead, he focused on Malik. The Egyptian teen had never recovered from the loss of Mariku. I take full responsibility for his pain and suffering. After all, it was I who banished him. At the time, I was protecting my koibito and my friends.
The atmosphere changed; small tendrils of darkness twirled in the air next to me. Alarmed, I swiftly stood, my crimson eyes probing the darkness. What were the shadows doing in this realm? Unless, ....someone disturbed their domain. "Bakura!" I yelled. "Where are you?"
I received no response. The shadows twisted faster; unexpectedly, I discerned the shape of a body slipping through the shifting darkness. The spiky platinum hair identified him. What captured my attention was the Sennen Ring hanging around the golden neck. My crimson eyes grew damp as the realization of Bakura's sacrifice penetrated my consciousness. I had never suspected that he was capable of that kind of selflessness. He cared so much about Malik, that he gave up his own freedom, his own life, to return his tenshi no yami to him.
I caught the golden Egyptian as he began to fall to the ground. Laying him down on the green grass, I wondered how much of his memories the wraiths had erased. What if he didn't remember Malik? That would completely destroy the vulnerable youth. I prayed to Ra that didn't come to pass. Malik would be utterly devastated if Mariku didn't remember him.
The air shimmered in front of me; a golden haze forming. Disbelieving, I was speechless as Ryou and Bakura appeared, their hands tightly entwined. "Ryou?", I questioned. "What are you doing here?"
Loving glances were exchanged before he answered, his beautiful smile lighting up his face. "Ra has granted Kura another chance to be with me." A gentle kiss was given. "This time, he accepted."
I nodded. It all made sense to me now. The only unknown was whether Mariku would recognize Malik and remember the love, the oneness, they shared. I opened my mind link and called Yugi.
Within half an hour, I spied my hikari dragging the taller youth across the cemetery. Malik ran to Mariku and fell to his knees beside his yami, weeping uncontrollably. "How?", was all he managed to say.
Kneeling, I gestured towards the spirits of Ryou and Bakura. "Bakura rescued him."
Lavender and chocolate eyes locked. "Why?", he whispered, tears falling as he wept for his friends.
Ryou knelt and embraced his friend. "Because he wanted to give you what your heart desired most. Because he couldn't stand to see you suffer any longer." He smiled, his entire persona lighting up."Because he loves you." He reached out to the oh-so-still form of Mariku. Using the light of his soul, he moved his hands over and around Malik's koishii yami.
Everyone held their breath as Mariku stirred. His lilac eyes slowly opened; he struggled to focus. As his vision cleared, he turned his head and met the hopeful, loving gaze of his hikari. His own eyes glowed with love. Tears of joy, happiness, and eternal love fell from Malik's eyes. Mariku reached up, his fingers gently wiping away the wetness on the younger one's cheeks. His lips moved; his voice, so long unused, was barely a whisper, but the words were the most beautiful ones that Malik had ever heard.
"I remember you."
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Well, there it is! Another finished story--I hope that you readers aren't too disappointed. Please review and let me know.....