Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ A Nightmare in the Shadow Realm ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Yami smirked happily as his plan for the week ran through his head. A small chuckle escaped his lips. Before he fell asleep he uttered a few simple, yet spine-chilling words.

"Soon, my angel, you will know…" With that short phrase, the ex-Pharaoh was out for the night.

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The next morning was the same as every other normal one. They awoke, they ate, they talked, but their plans for the day were different. Yami, instead of accompanying his Hikari, which was his regular routine, instead claimed he had some small tasks to take care of and would have to meet up later. Yugi was surprised, but decided not to question his decision, despite the curiosity stirring inside him. He bid him farewell, giving Yami a small hug before taking off to spend the day with Anzu. Yami's fists clenched hard as soon as Yugi was out of sight; How he wished he could somehow prevent Yugi from leaving, from going off to…her. But, he could not, for it would ruin his plan. He permitted a tiny smile to appear, and he loosened his hold, the blood circulating freely again.

All it takes is patience. In time, Yugi will know…And he'll be mine forever…

Making sure he had all he needed, he began a calm, yet intimidating walk down the street. His smirk was gone, and his expression glimmered with icy coldness, resembling that of a madman.

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Seto glared at the grandfather clock standing innocently against the wall, showing it was only a little before three. Meaning Jou would be here soon. But the minutes were going so slow, agonizingly torture of anticipation for the young CEO. He had finally gotten a day off from work, and since Mokuba was with a friend on vacation, he and his lover had decided to spend the whole day and night together. It had taken him nearly a month to get a day off, but it finally worked, after he threatened to take away some employee privileges. But he had finally gotten some free time, and Jou would be here any moment.

Either that clock is really into torturing me today, or Jou is going slower then usual. But then again, what do you expect from a still lost puppy? Take it that he's a really cute puppy... and really happy puppy…

Seto slapped himself in the head to prevent any more out of line thoughts, which would eventually lead to the `bad' ones. But, most of the time, try as he might, they came.

As if the Gods above were listening, Seto's prayers were answered when he heard his doorbell ring. Jumping gracefully up from the couch, he briskly strolled to the door, opening it to reveal Jou, happy and cute as usual.

"Hey there, what's up?" He smiled widely, going into Seto's open arms with a hug of his own. His lover hardly permitted such closeness out in public, but when they were in private, he was a completely different person, the man behind the mask as some would say.

Seto smiled, squeezing Jou just a bit. "Nothing until you got here. How have you been?" Jou mumbled a "I've been good" as he tightened his embrace and Seto's fingers played with his hair. The CEO gently blew at his ear, his breath fanning his lobe. Jou shivered, making a smirk show on his lover's face. He lifted his head to stare into his eyes, those gleaming sapphire pools of depth.

Before he could form words on his lips, Seto claimed his mouth in a fiery kiss. Moaning shortly later, he opened his mouth to grant his lovers tongue welcome passage into his mouth. He ran his eager fingers through his brunette hair. While doing so, he didn't notice Seto scoop him up, holding him against his tall body, carrying him to the couch.

Jou looked up with wide eyes, putting on an act of innocence even though they had done this many times. Seto smiled as he pinned Jou beneath him.

"Has puppy been a good boy? He has? Well then… time for puppy's treat…" Grinning for a split second, a rare sight from Seto Kaiba indeed, he pounced on Jou who responded willingly.

The two began clawing and gnawing at each other, anxious for the others smooth, moist skin against their own along with their cravings for the other. The two began rocking and moaning back and forth, each eagerly wanting to enter the other. Just as Seto finished lubing himself up, they heard a noise. Both looked over, startled. Pulling up his boxers and throwing his robe on, Seto hurried over to the door. He looked out a nearby window and whom he saw struck him with horror. He hurried back to tell Jou to dress and run when the door burst off its hinges, becoming splinters around the ground. Both gawked at the sight by the door before bolting up the stairs. Grabbing his shoulders, he harshly pushed Jou into his office locking the door behind him.

Both cowered by the desk, "What could have made him become this way? He's never been this…outraged!" Jou cried, inching closer into Seto's protective embrace.

"I have no idea…I just have no idea…" They heard the pounds on the stairs and shattering of glass as their attacker grew closer. Jou whimpered like a tired, abused puppy. Seto held him closer, panicked and terrified by the current events taking place. Nevertheless, he stroked Jou's hair and whispered every comforting sentence that could come to his mind. The two began shaking as the footsteps neared the door.

Only silence was heard for that moment. Jou and Seto slowed their rapid breath, not sure what to think. Just as their hearts had decided to calm, the door was cruelly kicked off, falling helplessly on the carpeted floor. Both looked onward, too frightened to scream. Their attacker stood calmly, but angrily in the doorway. As he walked closer, both of the young boys were whimpering in fear, clinging to the other with deathly tightness. Then, as a blur of dark colors enveloped their sight, all went black.

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Yami yawned loudly as he strolled out of the kitchen, his tongue quenched with the cool water that had been flooding the dry cavern of his mouth. Just as he was about to head up the stairs, he heard something crash onto the floor, the sounds proving the object had broken apart. He hurried in, only to see the remote had been carelessly dropped. Yugi was standing right in front of the couch, shaking with wide shocked eyes that were glued to the news update on the television.

Yami instantly grew concerned, "Yugi? Yugi, what's wrong?" He walked over to the youth, whose eyes had slowly begun to fill with tears.

"Y-Y-Yami…the news…the news just said…Jou…Seto…killed…both killed…this afternoon…in Seto's house…His own house!" The salty water streaked his smooth cheeks.

Yami placed an arm around him, "They were? By who Hikari?!"

Yugi shook his head slowly, delaying, "They…They don't know…The killer ran away too quickly…and left no evidence…" The tears fell faster and he sniffled loudly. "They're gone…They're both gone…"

Burying his face in his small hands, he started to sob. Yami immediately took him into his arms, sitting back on the couch with the small boy in his lap, who had buried his face in the ex-Pharaoh's shoulder. He rocked him slowly, stroking his hair while he uttered soothing sounds into his ear.

"There there Yugi…don't cry, it'll be all right…ssshh it's ok…" His embrace tightened. Yugi was still crying hard into his shoulder, but by the gasps coming in between every sob Yami knew he was trying to calm down.

"Why Yami? Why did this happen?" Yugi whispered, sniffling. His crying had begun to cease slightly, but he remained in Yami's lap. Despite Yugi's mood, the former King found this to be a wonderful moment. He looked down to see Yugi's innocent amethyst eyes gazing up at him, watery from the tears. His own orbs glazed with care.

"I don't know Hikari. Some thing's just can't be explained with logic." He brushed some strands of golden bangs away from the young one's vision.

He sniffled, wiping the drying marks off his face with his hands. Yami hugged him close, rubbing his back softly.

"Are you gonna be ok little one?" He whispered.

Yugi sighed before answering, "Eventually, yes…" He started to shift in the taller one's lap, loosening his embrace. "I need to use the bathroom."

Yami reluctantly released him, "All right Hikari. If you need me come upstairs once you're done." Yugi nodded softly before heading to the bathroom to blow his clogged nose and wash his face.

But instead of going upstairs, Yami headed down the hall and down a small staircase. Once he stepped off he briskly trotted to a small room to the right of the stairs. Walking in the bland, brightly-lit laundry room, he eyed the dryer. It was no longer shaking so he figured it must be done. Opening the small door, he hunted through the light load of clothes that had been lazily thrown in until he found what he was looking for. Pulling it out, the light revealed it was his blue jacket, dark and clean.

Tugging it a few times, he held it out and inspected it closely. He smirked with approval, "Good, I was afraid that red stain wouldn't come out…" His smirk growing a little wider, and a little more sadistic, he threw the jacket over his shoulders as he hurried back to wait upstairs for Yugi.

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Chi Hotaru: Ok people, that's a wrap. Now get the hell out of here before I pull out my weapons. Yugi and Yami you both stay…I have a `use' for you…

Kino: Hey watch it Hotaru! You got Yami! Yugi mine!! ::hugs a distraught Yugi to her with a pouting face::

Chi Hotaru: All right, all right… ::glances over at Dark Magician strolling past her:: Hey Darky, why the hell do you have my bottle of Peach Schnapps? You know what happened last time you did that! ::Axe of DOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM comes out. Grins evilly at the Dark Magician before charging after him::

Dark Magician: ::starts screaming in horror as his finely toned legs carry them as fast as they can through the room:: Ahhh!!!! Someone stop her!!! I'm too beautiful to die!!!

Yami: Hey! What are you talking about? I'm the most beautiful one here!!

::all the guys begin fighting each other over who's the most beautiful::

Yugi: I'm the most beautiful here! Are you morons oblivious to all the girls that surround me each day!!

Yami: ::snorts:: Such a big word coming from such a small person…And they think of you as a cute little kid, not a beautiful beast like me… ::smiles seductively at the camera::

Chi Hotaru: ::sweatdrops:: What the hell are they talking about? I'M the most beautiful one here!

::all the guys glare evilly at her before pulling out a gun ranging from a machine gun to a pistol and begin shooting at her::

::Chi Hotaru drops to the floor, seemingly dead. All the guys glance at a stunned Kino gazing at her lifeless friend. She turns to see them with wide mischievous grins aimed at her::

All of the guys:: Oooooohh Kiiiinnnooooo-chhhaaannn…

Chi Hotaru: ::sweatdrops:: What the hell are they talking about? I'M the most beautiful one here!

::all the guys glare evilly at her before pulling out a gun ranging from a machine gun to a pistol and begin shooting at her::

::Chi Hotaru drops to the floor, seemingly dead. All the guys glance at a stunned Kino gazing at her lifeless friend. She turns to see them with wide mischievous grins aimed at her::

All of the guys:: Oooooohh Kiiiinnnooooo-chhhaaannn…

::Kino squeaks and cowers against the wall as the guys start to advance toward her. All of a sudden though, Chi Hotaru pops up from her spot::

Chi Hotaru: OH guys…I'm still alive…You missed…

::They all gulp, cursing as they bolt off with a very pissed off Chi Hotaru chasing after them with her trusty Axe of DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM and BIG chainsaw::

Chi Hotaru:: How dare you try to hit on my friend! If you're gonna hit on someone, you're gonna hit on ME! Except for Yugi and a few others I don't care for as much.

Kino: ::sweatdrops massively as she stares at the puzzled cameraman:: Um…well, that's all we got. Come back for Act 3 once we get Hotaru on her medicine and the guys in…