Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Never As They Seem ❯ Never As They Seem- part four ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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Ahem.... okay, I'm back with another chappie for you! Rejoice!

*listens to the crickets*

Or not....

Well, anyway.... now to thank the reviewers!

DugFinn: Hello! ^_^ Glad you like my fic. And with the whole spacing thing... It's usually three in the morning when I write these. You try to remember the grammar rules. Anyway, I've fixed this chapter. (maybe I'll find the time to correct the others too.... doubt it.) Anyhooble, thanks for the review! By the way, I LOVE YOUR FIC!!!

Deme: Oooh, you think you know, eh? Well, I think I know who you're thinking about, whether it be who I was thinking about when I wrote the story or not... (did that sentence confuse you too?) Well, here's the update you wanted! Thanks for reviewing! ^_^

Black Angel Reaper: You really mean that? *cries* I feel so loved. Ahem.... yeah.... Well,to explain the whole Bakura-getting-stabbed-thing, he could still be alive if the wound isn't too deep and it missed his vitals. All he would have to do is stop the blood from flowing too much, and he'll be alright..... for the most part. (It's obvious I'm not a doctor, but I try. ^_^;) Here's the update!

Scion: Hey, I like your name... You really think this is a great fic? Thanks! Well, here's the next chapter! Thanks for reviewing.

Maruken: Yeah, I like the title too. (that's why I made it!) You'll just have to keep reading to find out who this person/spirit thing is. ^_^; Of course he's protecting Ryou. Ryou's just that lovable. ^_^

Pyro Pyro: No, Bakura won't be okay. I'm going to kill off the main character. Duh! Of course he'll be okay! Psh, I would kill my favorite bishie! ^_^ You've never seen return comments? Odd.... oh well. All of you wonderful reviewers make me feel so loved... I'm glad you like my fics. Here's the next chappie for you! Enjoy!

I love my reviewers.... I LOVE YOU ALL!

Ushi Inu: I think you're starting to scare them....

Shut up, you. Why are you even here? I thought you were sleeping.

Ushi Inu: I woke up. ^_^ La la la la la!

Have you been into the sugar?

Ushi Inu: London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down. London Bridge is falling down, and Ryou is a lady!

Ryou: Hey! I am not!

Ushi Inu: Yes you are. You look like one.

Ryou: T.T

Poodle, quit torturing Ryou.

Ushi Inu: But it's fun!

*sigh* Whatever. Let's just do the disclaimer and get to the fic.

Disclaimer: Mooselini McSqueegee does not own Yu-Gi-Oh. If she did.... I'm not even gonna go there.

Okay! ENJOY!

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Never As They Seem

part four

Bakura lay motionless ont the couch, his chest rising and falling with each breath, sunlight dancing on his face. Ryou looked down upon the scene, worry lines etched into his usually soft features.

"Bakura no baka." he spoke softly. "You're going to get yourself killed if you keep on like this." His eyes suddenly filled with tears. "I.... I wouldn't know what to do if I lost you." He turned to leave, but looked sharply back when he heard a groan. "Bakura?" He rushed to the couch and knelt, placing his hand gently on Bakura's shoulder. "A-are you okay?"

Bakura's eyes slowly fluttered open, and he squinted against the sudden burst of sunlight from the window. "Ryou?" he asked as he tried to sit up, but winced at the sharp pain that met him. "Shit!" He caught himself before he could fall back. "What the hell happened?" he asked, looking over to Ryou.

"I was hoping you would tell me." Ryou answered, sitting down on the edge of the couch next to Bakura.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, what's been happening? Where do you keep disappearing to? Who do you keep seeing? What is happening?" Ryou asked earnestly, his eyes still brimming with tears. "Tell me what's been going on."

"I.... Im afraid I can't do that, Ryou." Bakura said, looking down.

"And why not? I need to know, Bakura!"

"Ryou, I'm sorry, but I can't. I just can't." Bakura said, straining to get the message across. "I don't want you to get hurt."

"Can't you see? You're hurting me by not telling me. Are you really that blind?" Ryou asked. "Please. Just tell me." he pleaded.

"I'm sorry, Ryou. I can't. It's just...... I can't."

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"Holy shit, man! I can't believe you were stabbed!" Malik exclaimed as he took a seat next to Bakura. "That's awesome!"

Bakura stared at him like he'd just grown a second head. "Excuse me? 'Awesome'?"

Malik sweatdropped. "Well, you know what I mean." he said, leaning back.

"Suuure. Of course I do." Bakura answered, leaning back as well. "So..... how's Isis?" he asked, trying to strike up a conversation.

"Eh, you know how she is. Being a bitch as usual. She threw me out of the house for drinking the last of the orange juice." he said, taking a drink of his soda. "She must be PMSing or something."

"When is she not PMSing?"

"Yeah, she does seem to always be-" Before Malik could finish his sentence, the phone rang. "Who the hell could that be?" he asked.

"Probably some dumbass soliciter that wants money for a charity that doesn't exist." Bakura said before picking up the phone. "Go away, we don't want any." He was about to slam down the receiver when he heard an all-too-familiar voice.

"You'd best want some, tomb robber."

Bakura froze. "What the hell do you want now?" he asked, bringing the phone back up to his ear.

"Oh, nothing much. Just checking up on an old friend." the voice said sinisterly. "By the way, how's your stomach?"

"Fuck you." Bakura said coldly "You know damn well how it is, you bastard."

"Now now, no need for such harsh words, my friend."

"Hn. Friend indeed." Bakura growled. "Just tell me what you want so I don't have to talk to your sorry ass any longer."

The voice made a mock sigh. "And to think I was only trying to show a little concern." Then a bone-chilling laugh. "Heh, I expect to see you tonight, Bakura."

"Wait-"

Click.

"FUCK!" Bakura yelled, slamming down the phone. "That son of a bitch!"

"What the hell was that about?" Malik asked. "W-was that who I thought it was?" he asked, his eyes wide.

"Shit, Malik, you can't tell Ryou about this. Got it?"

"Wait, why not? I mean, I think he has a right to kn-"

"Dammit Malik, you just can't!" Bakura yelled.

"Okay, okay. Jeeze." Malik said, holding up his palms. "What the does he want with you, anyway?"

"Hell, it's a different thing every fucking night." Bakura said, rubbing his temples.

"Well, why don't-"

"Look, just drop it, okay?" Bakura asked tiredly.

"Yeah, okay. Whatever."

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"Hey Bakura! Glad to see you on your feet again." Yugi chirped, bouncing up to meet the white-haired tomb robber.

"Right, whatever you say, midget." Bakura said, leaning against a tree.

/Be nice, yami./ Ryou scolded through their mind link.

//Come on, Ryou. Do I have to be here?//

/Yes. You need more friends than just Malik./

//.....But I have you, don't I?//

/That's sweet, but you still have to be here./

//Dammit.// Bakura cursed, shoving his hands into his pockets. 'This really sucks.'

"So.... Ryou, haven't seen ya in a while." Jounouchi said from his seat on a park bench. "How ya been, buddy?"

"I've been okay, for the most part." Ryou answered.

"Cool, cool." Jounouchi paused. "So, when do ya plan on gettin' a girlfriend?" He asked suddenly.

"E-excuse me?!" Ryou studdered.

"I said, when do you plan on getting a girlfriend?" Jounouchi asked again, sounding out each syllable. "I mean, you're always by yourself. You need a girl."

Ryou blushed. "Oh... umm... well, you see... uh..."

"Come on, buddy! You can tell us! We're your friends." Honda said, patting Ryoui on the back, causing the boy to cough.

"Yes. Do tell." Bakura said, smirking.

Ryou glared at him. "Oh, shut up." He turned to the others. "Guysm there's something I really ought to tell you..."

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Okay, this chappie is done!

Poor Ryou.... he's stuck in a very awkward situation, isn't he?

Ushi Inu: You said not to torture Ryou.... Look what you just did!

Eh heh heh.... oops?

Ushi Inu: -_-;

Well, please read and review! Tell me what you think! ^_^

~Mooselini McSqueegee~