Hello again! Chapter 8 is finally here my, muse decided to take pity upon my sickness and let me write again! I want other Yugioh fans opinion on my Bakura shrine (he's not the only character on it) its located at www.gbronline.com/silver1 please take a look and sign my gestbook on what you think or email me with some suggestions!

The Pharaohs Gift-Chapter 8

Ryou sat still on the Pharaohs bed stunned of what Malik said to him,

"I think the Pharaohs in love with you"

In love with me? Ryou said to himself, he sure has a funny way of showing it, he thought as he laid down. He didn't believe what Malik had said but he had such a serious tone it was hard not to take him seriously, he remembered the conversation they all had after what Malik had said.

"That's absurd!" Bakura said

"Is it? Has he ever treated any other slave like this? No he hasn't." Malik said folding his arms.

"He has punished all his slaves, he treats Ryou the same." Joey said

"That's not what I mean, Ryou shares his chamber no other has before not even his wife shared his chamber…he allows him to roam about the Palace he doesn't conceal him in the harem with the others." Malik said explaining.

"That makes no sense though, he loves him but beats him within an inch of his life? I'm not seeing it happening." Bakura said sitting next to Ryou.

"I agree." Joey said, "I just don't see him hurting someone he loves."

"He doesn't know he's in love, the Pharaoh has no clue what love is even. He probably feels such anger and hatred toward Ryou because he doesn't understand the feelings he has for Ryou, and the only way to deal with them is to make Ryou unappealing…but he has guilt afterward which only makes him angrier." Malik said

"Make him unappealing?" Joey asked

"Give him to someone he hates, beat him, rape him, anything that would make him think Ryou as nothing but a slave." Bakura said.

"So is there nothing I can do?" Ryou asked pleadingly. "Its not my fault he likes me!" Ryou yelled.

"I know its not your fault, maybe we can get him to treat you better, if I can bring up the subject." Malik said rubbing the back of his neck.

"Thank you." Ryou said meekly.

Bakura picked him up gently; his legs were still slightly numb, as he carried him back to the Pharaohs chamber. He set him gently on the bed.

"Whatever we do I promise I wont let him keep you for much longer." Bakura said.

He quickly kissed Ryou on the forehead and left without another word.

Ryou touched his forehead slightly remembering the kiss. His lips were gentle not rough like he originally thought, he such a firm voice and body language but he was actually very gentle. It was probably just a façade he put on for people, so that he wouldn't be pushed around, Ryou wished he could do something like that…maybe he could have avoided this whole situation if he was a little stronger. He looked outside the sun was set as he sat patiently on the bed but the Pharaoh never came, and finally Ryou had got so tired he fell asleep.

Yami sat in the throne room not wanting to face Ryou. Why he was still unsure, but he felt such an overwhelming guilt for what he had done to him he didn't want to face him.

"Highness?" Malik asked

"What is it?" Yami said a bit irritated

"Its late sire, why are you still here? You should retire to your chamber." Malik said

"I'm not tired is all." Yami lied

"Dismiss me if you will sire, but I think you are avoiding someone." Malik said

"Really?" Yami said smoothly "Who? Enlighten me."

"Ryou." Malik said

"Absurd…he's a slave why would I be avoiding him?"

"You don't want to see him beautiful again, he's much easier to look at if he's hurt isn't he? But his beauty frightens you. You like him don't you?" Malik said.

"Insane, how could I possibly love a slave?" Yami said

"I didn't say you loved him sire…however, you did" Malik said

Yami looked at him angry "Like, love what is the difference, I don not feel anything for him!" Yami yelled

"You obviously have a large amount of hatred toward him." Malik said

"Leave me now Malik." Yami said

Malik couldn't question him then as he quietly left the throne room.

That idiot Malik! Putting these ridiculous ideas within my head, why and how could I possibly care for Ryou? He is a slave…nothing more. Yami straightened himself as he walked down the halls to his chamber. He quietly opened the doors, and sighed relived that Ryou was asleep. He sat upon the bed running his fingers through Ryou's hair. He really was beautiful; maybe he was easier to look at when in pain. He loved him yet he hated him. Yami stood up suddenly.

"I did not just say that!" Yami said in disbelief "I did not admit I love him…I don't…I"

He stopped looking back over Ryou, sighing in defeat.

"I love you…and I'm sorry." Yami said softly

He lay next to Ryou holding him gently as he feel asleep with Ryou in his arms never waking him up.

I hear... a voice say "Don't be so blind"...
it's telling me all these things...
that you would probably hide...
am I... your one and only desire...
am I the reason you breath...
or am I the reason you cry...

Always... always... always... always... always... always... always...
I just can't live without you...

I love you...
I hate you...
I can't live without you...
I breathe you...
I taste you...
I can't live without you...
I just can't take anymore...
this life of solitude...
I guess that I'm out the door...
and now I'm done with you...

I feel... like you don't want me around...
I guess I'll pack all my things...
I guess I'll see you around...
Inside... it bottles up until now...
as I walk out your door...
all I hear is the sound...

Always... always... always... always... always... always... always...
I just can't live without you...

I love you...
I hate you...
I can't live without you...
I breathe you...
I taste you...
I can't live without you...
I just can't take anymore...
this life of solitude...
I guess that I'm out the door...
and now I'm done with you...

I love you...
I hate you...
I can't live without you...

I left my head around your heart...
Why would you tear my world apart...

Always... always... always... always...

I see... the blood all over your hands...
does it make you feel... more like a man...
was it all... just a part of your plan...
this pistol's shakin' in my hands...
and all I hear is the sound...

I love you...
I hate you...
I can't live without you...
I breathe you...
I taste you...
I can't live without you...
I just can't take anymore...
this life of solitude...
I guess that I'm out the door...
and now I'm done with you...

I love you...
I hate you...
I can't live without you...

I love you...
I hate you...
I can't live without you...
I just can't take anymore...
this life of solitude...
I pick myself off the floor...
and now I'm done with you...
Always...
Always...
Always...

The song is Always by Saliva I put it in the story because it kind of describes how Yami feels about Ryou, not being able to really decide between love and hate until now. Yeah hopefully less beatings for Ryou in the next chapters, but now Ryou has two people that care for him greatly I'll let you guess on who the other admirer is will it be Malik or will it be Bakura? I always welcome suggestions. Please R/R!