Yeah chapter ten! And as a bonus for me I have finally reached over 100 reviews /wide grin/ I never thought this kind of happiness was possible and I've already started on chapter eleven so it shouldn't be a very long wait to see that one either!

The Pharaohs Gift-Chapter 10

When Yami awoke the next day Ryou was asleep beside him. Yami was so happy he quickly embraced him waking him up, Ryou startled by this.

"What's wrong Master?" Ryou asked innocently

"Where were you last night? I waited for hours but you never came!" Yami said holding him closer.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you, and I guess I've forgotten my place here. I wont be late again Master." Ryou said as respectfully as he could.

"Stop calling me that Ryou." Yami said letting him go

"Calling you what Master?" Ryou asked

"Master, don't call me that any more." Yami said getting up.

"What would you have me call you?" Ryou asked

"Yami." He answered "Call me by my name Ryou."

"But…" Ryou began but stopped.

"But what?" Yami asked

"Why? I shouldn't be calling the Pharaoh by his name, its disrespectful." Ryou said

"If I have given permission, no its not." He kissed Ryou gently on the forehead but Ryou pulled away immediately.

"What is it?" Yami asked trying not to get angry.

"N-nothing." Ryou stammered

"Then why did you pull away? You do realize that, that was disrespectful." Yami said.

"I-I'm sorry…I wont let it happen again Master." Ryou said

"Don't call me that!" Yami commanded "I didn't mean to yell but I don't like repeating myself…call me Yami." He said a bit calmer now.

Ryou nodded. Yami pulled him into an embrace and kissed him passionately before leaving him alone. Ryou wiped his lips. This was a fine mess he had gotten himself into and it was a close call too. Bakura nearly woke up when he left and Ryou had just gotten settled into the Pharaohs bed when Yami woke up. Ryou was exhausted but he needed to explain to Bakura why he left, so he reluctantly got out of bed put on clean clothes and left for Bakura's chamber.

Bakura woke up stretching slightly when he suddenly noticed Ryou wasn't beside him anymore.

"Ryou?" he said softly

He panicked slightly when he didn't find him as he threw on some clothes and looked for him all over his room. When he couldn't find him he left his room running down the hallway. He barely noticed Ryou nearly running straight into him,

"Ryou!" Bakura said as he embraced him

"I'm sorry if I worried you." Ryou said softly as he returned the hug.

"Where did you go? Why didn't you tell me?" Bakura asked still a little panicked

"I…I had to go back to the Pharaohs chamber…I didn't want to leave, but if I wasn't in his chamber when he awoke I would have had no way to explain where I had been. I'm sorry that I didn't tell you but I didn't want to disturb you and I really didn't have time to explain I barely made it back in time to begin with…I'm sorry." Ryou explained.

"You don't need to keep on apologizing I was just afraid the Pharaoh had done something to you. I don't want to see you hurt again is all." Bakura smiled.

The two embraced tightly.

Malik watched Bakura and Ryou from afar.

"That bastard." Malik cursed under his breath

He knew that Bakura liked Ryou but he hoped that with the Pharaoh loving the boy it would make Bakura leave him alone, but no Bakura just had to be stubborn…and blind. He never once looked Malik's way no matter how much he loved Bakura he didn't seem to even register. He didn't notice even the slightest how Malik felt and probably never would. Malik felt tears sting the back of his eyes slightly but quickly shut his eyes to prevent himself from crying.

"Not over him…" Malik said, "Don't cry not over Bakura he's not worth it." Malik said to himself although he still felt them.

He wanted Bakura to be happy, that's all he ever wanted, but he didn't know if it was worth denying his own happiness and desires. How could a slave possibly compete with him…and was there anything he could do about it. Malik shrugged away that thought and went into the city.

As Malik walked he heard and saw a heated argument going on in the ally way he didn't mean to ease-drop but it was to tempting to ignore.

"Stop this nonsense! You're talking about breaking into the palace! You might as well sign your will right now!" One man said

Breaking into the Palace why? Malik thought to himself as he moved closer.

"And to who would I give to? You forget the one I'm trying to save is my only family left! I promised myself I wouldn't let Ryou live that kind of life! Even if I die I want to know I tried."

He was Ryou's father…Malik thought as he studied him the two looked much alike but Ryou had brown eyes not green like his fathers. Malik thought for a moment as he walked up to the two men.

"Planning something are we?" Malik asked smoothly.

"Who the hell are you!" Ryou's father snapped

"Just someone who might be able to help you out." Malik said

"Really? Why? What do you plan to gain?" He asked suspicious of his intentions.

"All I want to know is that once you have Ryou I'll never see him in the Palace again." Malik said.

"I planned to do that anyway! How can you help me?" Ryou's father said.

"I can get you passed the guards and lead you straight to your son and get you out safely, and all I want in return is you leave with him and never come back." Malik said as he held out his hand. "Do we have a deal?"

"Yes, yes we do." Ryou's father took his hand and shook upon it.

Now his dad is finally getting somewhere but I have a feeling Malik has a different plan underneath this entire 'helping' he's doing. The next chapter will be very sad so I'll warn you now, but I have a feeling you'll like it anyway;) Please Review!