Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Dark Soulmate ❯ The Beginning part 1 ( Chapter 2 )

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Dark Soulmate

By The AutumnRose

Pairings: mainly Bakura/Ryou with some Yami/Yugi, Marik/Malik, and maybe a bit of Seto/Jou.

Rating: This is going to start off at PG-13, but if you're good it will soon become R. If I get a lot of good reviews I'll make it NC-17 in which case I will be posting this on MediaMiner. All lemons will be posted on MediaMiner.

Warning: This is all Yaoi, and there will be lemons in the near future; so if you don't like it don't read it.

Disclaimer: I do NOT now nor will I ever own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of it's characters, therefore I'm not making any profit off of this.

A/N: I apologize now for the amount of dialogue in this chapter but for right now it's a necessary evil. Also I finally know where I want to go with this fic, but this chapter is going to be a bit slow so bear with me. It will get better come ch. 3 (that's the Lemon chapter. ^_^) I promise. Please read the A/N at the end of this chapter.

PLEAS READ: A very special Thank You to all my reviewers so far! You don't know how much it means to me that you all took the time to review. Thank you again!! :::Huggles::: Also since you all took the time to review, I decided I'd honor you the same way by taking the time to respond to your reviews. ;)

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Paniwi - Thank you soooo much, and yeah it was a little too short for my liking too. But from this chapter on, all will be much longer. Promise.

Terri - lol sorry about the cliffie.

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This chapter is dedicated to EVERYONE who has reviewed so far!! Luv ya lots!!!!

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Ch. 2 The Beginning part 1: When We First Met

:::Ryou's POV:::

I'm floating now, drifting through darkness. <Why were we being torn apart from each other?!>
I screamed in my mind. Overwhelmed by all the emotions I was feeling. Sorrow, anger, guilt, joy, relief, love. I knew though, that not all the emotions I was feeling were my own. Some were his. Raw and real. Then nothing.

I awoke in my bed slightly trembling. My face felt wet and as I reached up a slender hand to find the source, I realized I had been crying. I heaved a shaky sigh and sat up in my bed. I was confused and a little scared, the 'dream' still fresh in my mind. Though truth be told they're not exactly dreams, but something more. Something that not even I can explain. They are the only way that me and my Yami can meet now; in the realm of Morpheus. You see our love is forbidden, and for that reason it was important that we keep our meetings a secret. Not even my two best friends Yugi and Malik new. But one day I got careless, and for that reason we were caught.

I remember the day when I first met him. My dark angel. My other half. My Bakura. That was the day that for the first time in sixteen years I felt whole. Complete.

:::Flashback (Normal POV)::::

Ryou had just finished his homework and was getting ready for his usual evening walk. He pulled on a pair of his favorite faded blue jeans; that used to belong to his father. Followed by his favorite white sweater and sneakers. ''Bye dad.'' He called to his father who was currently in the kitchen washing dishes. ''Bye Ryou, be careful.'' His father called back to him. ''I always am.'' Ryou replied heading out the door. It was the middle of December, the air was chilly and the sky was a silvery gray. The sun hardly ever shone during the winter in Domino, but that never bothered him. <It's so pretty this time of year. People decorating with Christmas lights and window decorations!> He thought with excitement. As he walked on Ryou could smell wood burning in peoples fire places. Some older children bundled up all nice and warm were playing in the freshly fallen snow in there front yard while the younger ones were watching a Christmas special on T. V. and drinking hot cocoa inside there warm cozy houses.

Ryou walked on to his favorite place since moving here three years ago. Domino Park. Not the kind that you would find little kids playing in, but a park with a small forest that teenagers hung out in, and a big field where the guys played tackle football. Luckily there was no one there tonight. <Yes, I can be alone.> He really valued his alone time. Heading towards the path that led to the small pond, he noticed, for the first time since coming here, a new path. A path that would inevitably lead to his dark. Though he wasn't aware of that at the moment.

Deciding to follow this new path to see where it would lead, he picked up his pace a bit. Curiosity spurring him on. Suddenly he heard footsteps behind him. Ryou whirled around and gasped. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.'' A very handsome young man said to Ryou in a smug voice that told him he was lying. He looked to be about Ryou's age, maybe a little older. His long jagged silvery white hairy falling to the middle of his back. He has a slight muscular frame, and his skin moon white, that almost seemed to glow against the all black clothes he wore.

''Your name?'' The taller of the two asked, with a bit of eagerness in his voice that seemed to shock him. "Ryou.'' He answered with a slight tremble in his voice, not because he was afraid, but because he wasn't and he felt he should be. "Ryou, what a pretty name.'' He said to him, letting the boys name repeat itself over and over in his mind. "Thank you.'' Ryou said and blushed suddenly feeling shy. ''What yours?'' He asked, still feeling a bit shy. Bakura smirked at this and said, ''Bakura.'' ''How old are you, Ryou?'' Bakura asked studying the smaller boys delicate features. "I'm sixteen, and yourself?'' Ryou asked. "Old enough.'' He said simply. Ryou decided to let that strange comment go and instead asked, ''Are you new here?'' ''Yes.'' Bakura answered bitterly. ''Enough about me, little one, tell me a little about you.'' Bakura said wanting to here his beautiful voice, that to him sounded like angels singing. Not that he would ever get to hear angels sing, he mused bitterly. ''Well, there's not much to tell, except that I attend Domino High." Ryou said feeling a bit uncomfortable talking about himself. "Do you often walk alone at night?" Bakura asked amused at the slighter boy's sudden discomfort. Ryou only nodded. Glancing at his watch Ryou realized he had been gone a lot longer than usual. ''Oh no!'' Ryou exclaimed. "My dad's going to kill me! I'm sorry Bakura, but I have got to get home.'' Ryou said sadly. Apart of him really wanting to stay. ''That's okay I need to be heading home myself,'' Bakura continued. ''Can I see you again?'' He asked cringing inwardly at how young and vulnerable he sounded. ''Sure, tomorrow is Saturday and I don't have any plans.'' Ryou said starting to walk home. ''How about one o'clock, I'll meet you here.'' Bakura said watching the other go. ''Sounds great." he called and waved goodbye.

Bakura started walking the other way, thinking about Ryou. <So, I have a Hikari.> He mused. <This may prove to be very entertaining.> He thought, a cruel smile playing at his lips. "What are you so happy about?" A familiar voice asked from beside him. Turning to face the owner of the voice he spotted his two long time friends Marik and Yami. "Well Marik, if you must know, I was just thinking about how much fun I am going to have here." He said smugly. "Oh?" Yami inquired quirking an eyebrow at his friend. "Yes, it seems I've just met my Hikari." At this news both his friends displayed cruel smiles of their own. "Think of all the possibilities." Marik said chuckling a bit. Bakura frowned at this. "Get your own toy Marik." He said haughtily. Marik just laughed. "I don't know about the two of you losers but I'm rather hungry. What do you say we go hunting." Yami suggested as he flicked his tongue over one of his fangs. The other two nodded in agreement and started walking again. "Hey! Who are calling a loser?!" Marik asked indignantly. Yami just shrugged and grinned. They walked into the small shopping center which was almost empty except for a book store, Tony's Pizza Place, a 7 Eleven, and the few people who were still out and about. ''Time for dinner.'' Bakura said under his breath as they searched for their next meal.

The next morning Ryou got out of bed and decided to get ready to meet Bakura. It was going to be a nice day, so he pulled on a pair of tight jeans and his favorite ivory sweater. He grabbed his sneakers and headed down stairs. The house was so warm and snug Ryou almost hated to leave. He walked into the kitchen where his dad was making them some hot cocoa. ''Hi, Dad!'' He practically sang out. ''You sure are in a good mood today.'' His father replied smiling at his son. ''What are your plans for today?'' Yaten (for those of you who don't know or haven't already guessed; that's his fathers name) asked him. "I'm going to hang out at the park and maybe catch a movie.'' Ryou replied then sipped some of his hot cocoa. ' 'Well be careful, last night on the news they said they found three young people around your age whose throats had been ripped out.'' Yaten said disgusted. ''That's awful! Do they know who did it?'' Ryou asked feeling sick to his stomach. ''Nope, none whatsoever.'' His father replied grimly. ''Well, don't worry about me, I'll be just fine.'' Ryou said. ''Just don't stay out too late tonight, you know how I worry.'' Yaten said, voice concerned. "Okay dad." Ryou said and headed out the door.

As he walked on to Domino Park a bit of panic began to rush through him. <Wait a minute, what am I doing? I don't even know this Bakura person. Why did I agree to meet with him today?> Ryou thought to himself feeling a bit odd and unsure about meeting a stranger. <What was I thinking?> With this final thought he began to turn around and go home, but as soon as he turned around Bakura was right in front of him. "Oh!" Ryou cried out in surprise. He was still dressed in all black and he still looked devilishly handsome. "I'm glad you came, Ryou," Bakura said and continued, "Even though you have no clue as to who I am, you still came." Ryou tensed at the 'no clue as to who I am' remark. <Could he very well be the killer? Could I be his next victim?> These horrid thoughts began to fill his mind with terror. Ryou suddenly felt dizzy. Bakura took notice to this and quickly added, "And I can assure you, little one, you are in no danger. <Yet.> If you want to go now I will understand." Relaxing he replied "No, I'll stay." Ryou was surprised at himself. How could he think such a horrible things about him. He was right he had no clue as to who he was but that was still no reason to judge him like that. "So, what did you want to meet me for?" Ryou asked him as Bakura led him to a bench. As they walked Ryou took notice that Bakura walked as graceful as a jungle cat stalking it's prey. He seemed so perfect, and Ryou couldn't imagine why he chose him to befriend.

They reached the closest bench and Ryou brushed off the snow and sat down, as Bakura took a seat next to him. "Well, you see, like I said last night I just moved here and I really don't know anyone, but when I saw you in the park last night and you actually talked to me I thought maybe we could be friends. You could show me around, if you would." Bakura answered trying hard not to gag at how lame and stupid that sounded. The boy seemed to buy it, and that was all that really mattered. Gain his trust and then tear it to shreds later. "Sure we can be friends, and I would love to show you around." Ryou replied, thinking to himself, <He is so handsome, I'd like to be more than just friends some day.>He blushed slightly at the thought. <So would I.> Bakura thought to himself after reading Ryou's thoughts again. <What the hell is wrong with me!? He's supposed to be a toy, dinner even. Not a friend, let a lone more.> He thought irritated with himself.

After a brief silence Ryou decided to be the one to break it. "So what would you like to do today?" He asked timidly. "Whatever." Bakura replied. "You want to just stay here and talk?" Ryou asked. "Sure." Bakura replied. "What do you usually do for fun." Bakura asked him leaning back on the bench. "Read or hang out with my two best friends." Ryou answered. <Ra, I can't believe how dull my Hikari is.> Bakura thought to himself; out loud he asked, "What kind of books do you like?" "Stuff like fantasy and horror. Mostly about vampires." Ryou finished feeling a bit childish. "You are interested in vampires?" He asked in amazement that some one like him would care for such a creature. "Yes, why are you?" Ryou asked almost hopefully. "Lets just say I have had some first hand experience on the subject." He said with a wry smile. "Do you believe they exist?" Bakura asked intrigued by this new information. "Well, I'm not really sure. I suppose it's possible." Ryou answered wondering if he did believe.

Just then two men Ryou had never seen before entered the park. Bakura took notice of this and grabbed Ryou gently by the arm and pulled him behind some trees. "What are you doing?" Ryou asked him kind of surprised at how he was acting. "Shhh." He hissed in his ear. "I hate to cut this short little one, but I really have to go now." He whispered softly in Ryou's ear. "Why, where are you going." Ryou asked, not wanting him to leave. "I'll explain later." And with that he was gone.

Ryou was left standing in the park feeling sad and confused. He sighed and left as the two strange men began to search the park. It seemed colder now and he began to wish he had brought his jacket. Ryou was about to head home when he heard a familiar voice from behind him call out his name. He turned to see one of his best friend's Yugi. "Hey Ryou, what's up!" Yugi said in his usual cheerful voice. "Not much." Ryou answered in a soft glum voice. "What's wrong Ry, you look so sad?" The tri-color haired boy asked his friend concerned. "Nothing, I'm just in one of those moods." Ryou lied trying to sound a little more cheery. Then he added, "What are you doing here? I thought you had to work at the Game Shop today?" "Nope, I got the day off and I figured I would work on my History essay in the library since it's always quiet in there." Yugi replied shifting his backpack to his other shoulder. "Looks to me like you already have the whole library in there." Ryou teased as he pointed to Yugi's book bag. "Oh, ha ha." Yugi answered sarcastically, then smiled. "So what are your plans for today Ryou?" He asked the white haired boy, his violet eyes staring at him curiously. "I think I'm just going to go home and read for awhile." Ryou replied half heartedly. Yugi nodded and they said their goodbyes.

That night Ryou tossed and turned unable to sleep. He kept thinking about Bakura, and how he really wanted to see him again. He glanced at the digital alarm clock on his night stand. It read 12:00a.m. <Midnight.> He thought to himself. <Well since I can't sleep I'm going to the park, maybe he'll be there.> With that final thought Ryou got up and quietly got dressed. He quickly brushed his hair, then grabbed his dark blue heavy jacket and quietly crept downstairs.

As soon as he was outside he practically ran to the park, all the while hoping that Bakura would be there. As he arrived at the park Ryou noticed the moon had been covered by the clouds in the night sky. Everything was in shadow and eerily silent. He heard a rustling in the bushes in front of him. "Bakura?" Ryou asked in almost a whisper. "No." A male voice answered. Ryou stood deathly still as a figure stood up from the bushes and began to approach him. When the dark figure was a mere two feet infront of him, the clouds parted from the moon and Ryou gasped in shock at what he saw.

TBC....

Once again sorry for the cliffie. So who do you think it is? Tehe

A/N: UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE CONFUSED I SUGGEST YOU READ THIS!!!!
Okay just to clear up some stuff so no one gets confused:

If I decide to put Seto and Jou in this fic (which I probably will) Seto will be a Tuoni vampire and a Yami and Jou will be a human and a Hikari. I'm aware that both in the show and manga they are neither Yami nor Hikari, but work with me here people. This is fan fiction and A/U.

Bakura, Yami, and Marik are Tuoni vampire's; and Yami's.

Ryou, Yugi, and Malik are humans. Though not all human's are Hikari's, these three are.

Something's about vampire's (my version anyway) in this story:

First off there are two kinds of vampires; 1) Tuoni Vampire - these vampires were never human, but rather born as vampires. They are true vampires. All and only Tuoni's are Yami's. 2) Lesser vampire's are undead humans that feed on the blood of living humans. They are not Yami's, though some were at one time Hikari's. Only a Hikari who is truly pure of heart can remain as a Hikari if they are turned into a vampire.

To become a vampire, a vampire must drain a living person of all but their last drop of blood, and then the dying person must drink a portion of the vampires blood. After this, the person dies. After three days as a corpse, the person will rise as a vampire. Vampires do not age, so whatever age they died at is the age they will remain. After the age of 27 a person cannot be made into a vampire, because after this age the body is too old to handle the change. The youngest a person can be to become a vampire is 13, any younger and the body dies during the draining of blood.

A Tuoni vampire can stop his or her aging any time they wish before they reach 27. They automatically stop aging at 27 if they have not stopped their aging at a younger point in time. Once they do stop their aging process they cannot start it up again.

A Tuoni vampire possess abilities such as telepathy, telekinesis, inability to feel physical pain while still being able to feel pleasure, and in very rare cases are able to control an element in nature (i.e. fire, ice, wind, water, lightning, etc.).

A Tuoni vampire can feel his Hikari like a background noise. In extreme duress, he or she can feel their pain and their fear.

All vampires live on a diet of blood alone. Though tuoni's can enjoy human food, if only for the taste. They don't need to sleep, sunlight does not harm them, nor do holy items. However, all vampires are unable to enter a dwelling until they have been first invited inside. Once invited inside, however, they can return whenever they wish, until the invitation is revoked.

Vampire tears are tinged red with blood.

A/N 2 READ: I am not posting the next chapter (which as I said earlier will contain the lemon unless I get at least 10 more reviews!! Also I would really like some idea's on how to set up Yami and Yugi's meeting as well as Marik and Malik's. How do you guys want to see these two 'couples' interact? Well that's it for now so review or no new chappie.

Bakura - You better review, me and my light's lemon seen depend on it.

Ryou - Yeah!

Bakura - :::turns to Ryou::: I'm gonna fuck you into a coma.

Ryou - :::gulps::: hehe