Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Hostile Takeover ❯ You Broke My Trust! ( Chapter 44 )

Marik Ishtar77: Aww…you were worried about me? Come here, you! *Hugs* Bakura will get out of his ring very soon. Like, within the next few chappies.

Shadow of Light: At least Ryou got Marik back. Now he gets backura back soon.

Dragondreamer: *Aten hides behind Yami Dragon with large, chibi eyes* Aten: Am I dawna be qished?

Isawa16: I will update. I know I said it would be up Friday, but the computer had a virus. We couldn't boot up the computer, then came the snow problem, so my hands were tied.

star: Yami won't lighten up, but I do find a way to try to make him think about what he's done. It doesn't work ultimately, though. Stubborn pharaoh.

unknown, bad yami, jenn: I know, I'm really sorry. Usually, I'm really good about updates, but the computer wouldn't boot.

ssjgoddesschico: I knew you would like that sentence!

Lday Elfskye: Things are going to start to get better. There's just one more thing Malik has to do. Why couldn't the Dark Magician sense Steven..hmm….well, Steven enteredlooking like a duel monster. Besides. Steven's soul was put in the shadow Realm. Aten and Seto's mortal bodies were in the shadow realm.

bakachibi voidfox: I felt bad about missing my update time. Bakura is in his soulroom, not the Shadow Realm.

Malik Lover and Bakurasgirl worshiper: No, I didn't have writer's block. In fact, I wrote up to 5 chappies ahead.

Maruken: Malik arrived at the house and is trying to make amends. The guys are going to find out that the prophecy was only half true.

Amane Bakura: The Helpless Child is an effect card. Aten gets to choose which 3 magic/trap cards his opponent has to discard. The child is helpless, but his effect saves him eventually.

Dark Shapphire: Joey and Hayden will, but it will take a while. As far as Yami being evil, I always wanted to see if Yami had a dark side. Interesting.

Cynical spirit valea: Aku is at Ryou's house now with Malik. The Helpless Child is Aten's card. The Loving Servant is Aria's card. The kids' cards were protecting Seto.

Cryptic Broken moon: *hugs Bakura plushie* GO ME! * does happy dance*

Whisper chan: I was thinking about Malik having a baby, but I decided it would be too much like Baby of Mine and I don't like doing the same thing twice…except with Anzu Bashing.

You Broke My Trust!

Marik gripped the doorknob to the front door in a death grip. The yami's hair twitched and his eyes began to glow a subtle red.

"What are YOU doing here, you bastard?"

Malik kneeled in front of his yami. "Marik, I am sorry. I didn't meant to hurt you! I don't remember hurting you, but if I could have stopped myself, I would have."

Marik growled. "'But you didn't stop, hikari! You didn't stop with me! You were the one to kidnap Aten! Were you the one to carve "MINE" into his back?" Marik gripped Malik by the throat. "Were you the one to rape my child, you sadistic asshole?"

Malik choked as Ryou walked beside Marik. "MALIK! What are you doing here?"

"Can't…….breathe!"

Ryou turned to Marik. "Let him go, Marik."

Marik released Malik. Malik regained his air and returned to his feet.

"I never touched Aten!"

"You signed him out of school," Ryou said.

Malik shook his head. "No, I didn't do anything to him! Please, Ryou, give me another chance!"

Ryou narrowed his eyes. "You took all of our money away! I pay for Aten's medical bills because you took all of it. We are in serious trouble when his medicine runs out!"

"Where's the money, Malik Ishtar?" Marik asked raising an eyebrow.

Malik's eyes wandered away. "I lost the money on a bet. All of it."

Ryou narrowed his eyes. "How am I to keep my three year old child alive without any money?" Ryou asked calmly. "Aten will die without his medication, Malik. Do you know that?"

Malik nodded solemnly. "Yes."

"You just gave Aten a death sentence, Malik. That little heart in his chest cannot beat without medication! I don't have the heart to tell Aria that her little brother will die because Mommy Malik decided to gamble. You made a bad gamble, Malik. Aten will lose and it is all because of you!"

Malik turned to Ryou. "Please give me another chance, Ryou. I don't know what is wrong with me or why everybody hates me! I don't remember doing anything wrong!"

Marik scowled at his hikari. "Give you another chance? With my son in the house? What makes you think I would bring you back into my home? Do you honestly think Aten would welcome you back with open arms?"

Malik looked confused. "What happened to Aten?"

Marik pushed Malik back. "I'm in no mood for this, Malik!"

Malik dropped to his knees. "Marik, please! I love you! After all we've been through, are you willing to turn your back on me?"

Marik leaned down, growling. "You…raped me, Malik! I bet you even raped Aten, too, you sick bastard!"

Malik narrowed his eyes at his yami. "What is the difference between me and you, Marik? How many times did you take me even after I asked you, begged you, pleaded with you to stop?"

Marik stepped back.

"I had forgiven you, Marik. I always accepted you back into my life. Are you saying you can't do the same for me? How many "second chances" did I give you, Marik Ishtar? How many times have I said that I would love you no matter what you did to me or what you said?"

Marik turned to Ryou. Ryou sighed as he leaned against the doorway.

//Hikari Ishtar makes a good argument, Ryou. You forgave me after years of me beating you.//

/But Aten…..No. I still don't trust him. I have to get Aten out of this house, yami. I can't have Aten under this roof with Malik here./

//At least Aria isn't here.// Bakura paused. //Ryou.//

/Yes, yami?/

//Get. Aten. Out. Now.//

Ryou turned and saw Miranda in the kitchen with Robbie and Aten. Aten was curled up on a kitchen chair whimpering.

"Miranda, I hate to ask you this, but, can you take Aten to your house?"

"Ryou? You look pale. Are you ok?"

Ryou leaned into Miranda's ear, whispering. "Malik just returned. I don't want Aten to see him. He kidnapped Aten from school and I don't know how Aten will handle it. Can you take him home with you?" Ryou grabbed a piece of paper off of the refrigerator door and wrote down Tristan's number. "Call Tristan Taylor and ask him if he can take Aten back to his place. Aria is with Tristan. The kids don't like to be separated from each other. Aten gets lonely without his sister."

Miranda took the number. "Okay, Ryou. I can do that."

"Don't let Malik see you leave."

Miranda gathered Robbie's cards. "We're bringing Aten home with us, Robbie. Gather up his deck and grab his mat."

Aten looked up at Ryou slowly. "Mommy…Mommy Mawik not here is he?"

Ryou shook his head. "No, sweetheart. You are going to go to Robbie's house and then to Uncle Tristan's place with Aria."

Aten nodded. "I mits my tisser."

Ryou stroked his hair. "I know."

"I wan my money, mommy."

Ryou left and returned several minutes later with his toy monkey and his Winged Dragon of Ra plushie, diapers, a nightshirt, and some first aid things for his back and the cuts all over his body. Ryou also packed another sleeping own for Aria and some new ribbons for her hair. He grabbed Aten's medication and quickly scribbled a letter to Tristan:

Tristan,

I have a favor to ask. Malik has returned and I do not trust him around the kids. Could you please look after the kids for a few days? I fear for the safety of my babies if they are around Malik. Aten has all he'll need.

Medication: Aten gets his medication four times a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and before bed. If he says his heart hurts, give him a pill and keep a good eye on him. His doctor is Dr. Zira at the Domino Hospital. His office number is 555-8311. His pager number is 555-9855 in case of an emergency.

After his pills, he sleeps for a good two hours after, so you don't have to worry too much.

Food: Aten is not allowed the following foods:

Pickles-He is HIGHLY allergic to pickles! NO PICKLES!

Chocolate- It makes his tummy hurt.

Red Meat: Aten cannot eat red meat.

NO SALT! It's bad for his heart.

Cut his food up small. He is allowed chicken and he loves it! He eats vegetables and soft foods. Nothing heavy. His stomach is underdeveloped and he can't eat hard foods to digest.

Aten's injuries and his back needs to be bandaged as often as it needs.

Whatever you do, Tris, please do not let Malik know the children are with you!!!!

These are my children, Tristan, and I don't want them harmed.

Tell my little girl that her mommy loves her. Thank you again, Tristan.

Signed, Ryou Thomas Bakura-Itemri

Ryou put the letter in Aten's bag. "Make sure Tristan gets the letter, Miranda. It has instructions on how to take care of him."

Ryou brought Aten into his arms and rocked him. "You're going over to Uncle Tristan's house today, baby boy. You can stay there with your sister."

Aten nodded. "Miss tisser."

Ryou kissed Aten on the cheek and gave him to Miranda. "I'll distract Malik while you go to your house."

Ryou returned to the living room. "Malik, come inside."

Malik entered the house. Marik closed the door behind Malik.

The Egyptian hikari sat on the couch, hanging his head. "I have done some stupid things that I don't remember, yami. And I am very sorry. But, I cannot live without you. I am very sorry. I have forgiven you for all that you have done to me."

Marik crossed his arms. "What about my son? Do you think my son will understand?"

Ryou turned to Marik. "Aten and Aria are safe now, Marik. And Malik, you will not know where they are staying! I cannot subject Aten to you right now. He is vulnerable and is still recovering."

"I have to know where they are, Ryou!" Malik folded his hands, begging.

Ryou shook his head. "Not until I feel it is safe for you to know where they are."

Malik nodded. "I agree with you, Ryou."

Marik scowled. "And I decide when it is time to return Aria and Aten to our house."

Malik looked around. "Where is Bakura?"

Ryou sighed. "Bakura was locked in his soulroom by Yami."

//That pharaoh is going to pay for this!//

Malik shifted his gaze between his yami and Ryou. "Why?"

"He supposedly attacked Yugi and destroyed the Game Shop."

Malik sat back in shock. "Why would he do that?"

//I wish I had attacked that Ra-damned pharaoh! He is not going to get away with what he's done to me!//

"Because he's an ass. Why else would he do it?" Marik asked rolling his eyes.

Ryou nodded. "You can stay, Malik. But, we'll be keeping an eye on you."

Ryou disappeared into the kitchen with Marik. "Marik, Aria and Aten are safe. They went to--."

//WAIT! He shares a mindlink with Malik! If you tell him, Malik will know where the kids are!//

"Where are they, Ryou?"

Ryou shook his head. "I can't tell you. If you know, Malik could read your mind and go hurt the kids."

"Just answer me this, Ryou: Are they safe where they are?"

Ryou nodded. "Very safe."

Marik wrapped his arms around Ryou, bringing into a tight hug.

Malik watched them grinning.

//Fools….// Aku laughed from his soulroom.

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Tristan agreed to pick Aten up at Miranda's. She gave Tristan the note and he shrugged. "He's only three! How hard can he be to take care of?"

Aten wrapped his arms around Tristan and nuzzled into the tall man's neck. "My bum hurts, Unkie Trissan."

Tristan raised an eyebrow. 'Hmm…maybe this isn't going to be so easy.'

"I'll get you home, little man."

Robbie stood behind his mother and looked at the tall man. "WOW! You're really big!" Robbie said as he marveled at the height of the brunet. "I bet you're bigger than G.I. Joe if he was real!"

Tristan smiled. "Why, yes, I would be bigger! I'd be stronger, too!"

Miranda shook her head. "Boys." Miranda brought Robbie into her arms. Robbie's hand lifted to Tristan's shark-fin haircut. He touched it.

"Wow! Your hair is sharp! It's so cool!"

"Unkie Tissan, I wan doe seep."

Tristan pat Aten on the left side, making the chibi whimper. "I better get the little man home."

"I just gave him some pain medication for his back. So, that's why the little guy's a little tired.

"Bye, Aten," Robbie said touching Aten's right side.

Aten gave a tired little yawn. "Bye, Wobbie."

Tristan drove home and opened the door to his apartment. Tristan stopped when he saw Otogi sitting on the floor, his face wore a mask of pure horror.

Tristan saw Aria jumping up and down dancing.

"Yeah! It's time for the Happy Bear Jamboree! My favorite show! YEAH!"

Tristan's eyes widened in shock at the people dressed up as bears danced around.

Aria waved her hands and squealed as she sang with the television.

I'm happy! You're happy!

Everyone is happy!

Happy, Happy, Happy Happy!

Happiness is friendly!

Friendliness makes me happy!

Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy!

Friendly, Friendly, Friendly, Friendly!

Aria squealed, jumping up and down. Otogi's bottom lip quivered in fear.

"Oh no," Otogi whimpered. "We brought a chibi Anzu into our home, Tristan."

Tristan blinked as his eyes gaped at the television set with a sleeping Aten in his arms.

Aria turned around smiling. "This is my favorite show! I love the Happy Bear Jamboree!"

Tristan heard the little boy whimper in his sleep and felt his entire body twitching. "I better get the little man to bed."

Otogi stood up. "I'm going to find a nice sharp object and tear out my eardrum."

Tristan shuddered as he took Aten to the spare bedroom. Otogi followed Tristan into the bedroom.

Tristan laid Aten on the bed and removed the chibi's shoes and his little socks. "Damn, this kid has small feet!" Tristan put his palm against the bottom of Aten's foot. Aten's foot didn't even take up half of Tristan's palm.

Otogi pulled back the covers as Tristan settled Aten in bed. "Tristan, do you think we can take care of these two?"

Aria's singing resonated through the apartment. They could hear her jumping and singing and dancing. Tristan and Otogi looked down at the sleeping chibi who started to tremble.

"No…Mommy Mawik…," the chibi whimpered in his sleep.

Tristan sighed. "I don't see why not. They're only three years old. How hard can they be to care for?"

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Seto finished his paperwork late that night. He turned off the lights in his office and looked at the clock. He had been at his desk all day. He only left to tuck Hayden in his bed on the carpet. Hayden still insisted on sleeping on the carpet.

When Seto entered the room, Hayden let out a piercing scream. He begged Seto not to come near him. Seto was not allowed to pull the blankets over Hayden or come near him. The CEO left Hayden's room quietly.

He closed the door on his office looking forward to laying with his lover. He had not seen Joey for days. Tonight he wanted to wrap his arms around his shaken lover and hold him.

Seto entered the bedroom he shared with Joey. Joey was sitting up in bed with the lamp lit beside him. He was fisting the sheets nervously.

Seto gave a long sigh and went into the bathroom. He figured the last thing Joey needed now was to see him naked, so he wore a pair of blue satin boxers. He washed up and crawled into bed.

He turned and smiled at Joey, who kept his head lowered submissively. Strands of golden hair hid Joey's eyes from his view.

"Joey? Joey? I don't know what you saw while I was gone, but it wasn't me."

Joey nodded quietly. Seto looked down to see the blond's knuckles turning white as he gripped the sheets.

"Joey? Love? My puppy? Talk to me. Please."

"Don't touch me, Seto," Joey whispered as Seto reached for his hand.

Seto withdrew his hand. "Joey? I love to touch you. I never want to hurt you. I love you. Can't you see how much I love you?"

"You hurt me, Seto. How can I forget what you done to me?"

Seto brushed a tear away. He wanted, NEEDED, Joey. "I didn't hurt you, Joseph. I don't know who did. Do you know where I was? I was in the Shadow Realm searching for Mokuba. I don't remember how I got there. Everything before that is hazy. But, love, I never would hurt you. I love you too much."

Joey let out a sob. "It WAS you, Seto! It had to have been!"

Joey turned his head to Seto slowly, his brown eyes filled with tears. "I cannot share our bed with you anymore. This is where you broke the trust I had in you."

Seto's lip began to tremble. "Joey…..please…I can't bear to be without you anymore. I want to hug you, stroke your hair, and cuddle you. I want to feel you beside me."

Joey lowered his head and turned away from Seto. "I can't."

"Joey, please," Seto whimpered. "Look me in the eye and tell me you don't love me anymore."

Joey turned his head slowly towards Seto and looked up. "I don't know if I can love you anymore, Seto Kaiba."

Seto slowly slid from the bed and grabbed his pillows. "I still love you, Joey." Seto left the room, quietly shutting the door behind him. He went to the guest room and slid under the covers of the large bed. Seto's cries were muffled by his pillows until he cried himself to sleep.

Next Chappie: Aria gets into Tristan's secret stash of coffee beans…poor Tristan and Otogi.