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ArchiveWell. That certainly was a surprise. Otogi just, totally out of the blue, kissed me. Not that I minded. He says something about trying this again on a date, which makes me smirk. "Or we could pretend this *is* a date," I reply, wrapping my arms around him and pressing my lips to his. He flinches slightly, then slowly melts into the kiss. I know people are staring, including our waiter, but to hell with them. Some people just aren't open minded.

The waiter arrives and sets our food down with a plastic smile and empty look. I don't think I'll drink the water. The food's good. What few bites I've eaten. The rest gets shoved around my plate. A breif silence stretches between us. I have to wonder what he's thinking. What I'm thinking for that matter.
Honda looks up for a short moment, like he's going to say something. I interrupt before a single word can pass his lips. Mainly because I'm kissing him. In the middle of the restaurant, damn anyone who's gawking. He's warm and moist and tastes oddly of spices, probably because of his lunch.
I lean back and lick my lips nervously. "Maybe we should try this again. On a date."

(note's: sorry it took so long to say anything, i had to go to some stupid youth camp!!! *die's ^^* oh well im back now*)

I vaguely feel my waist being squeezed, right before hearing the voice of my yami behind me. "So you think you can seduce me, huh, little hikari?"
I jump and turn behind me to look at the smirking face of my yami. I was still on the edge of the bed, as I had started last night, and regardless of Bakura's arm around me the sudden movements do not agree with my position. I fall off the bed and onto the plush carpet floor. I jump up and back against the wall, peering at my yami through the mess of my hair covering my face. "I-I-I didn't... Um..." I stutter, not knowing what to say. Panicking, I start rambling quicky, my words running together to where I barely even know what I'm saying. "I'm sorry! Last night the thing you said about Malik... ! I thought that his Yami had taken control and the couch just isn't safe if that's true and I was scared and I didn't know where to go to sleep so I came up here and...!" By this time I was blushing hottly and my eyes were drowning in panic.
OOC: Tomorrow I'm going to Wisconsin for the next two weeks and I won't have access to a computer at all, so I won't be able to post. DZ is going to post as me if need be, so we won't be held up by my absence. Talk to ya in two weeks!

I spot Otogi and smile. I feel...strangely excited. Well, I guess I have a reason to, I just made out with him last night. Ah, well, back to present matters. He slips into the seat next to me and asks how I slept last night. "Fine, I guess...except I forgot the couch is broken and my back sort of hurts." Otogi puts on a mock-pouting face. Just before I'm about to retort the waiter comes and takes our orders for drinks and soon returns with them and takes our orders. I look down at my hands. I want to ask Otogi...if he would go out with me. But I can't. The words are stuck to my tongue. And seeing how this is a public place, it may not be a wise idea...OOC: Sorry if I rushed that scene a bit. I will be away July 6th-11th and I won't have any access to a computer. I just thought I'd let you all know.

Note to self, invest in a means of personal transportation. I can only get so far on cabs and buses. It's a small restaurant I find myself standing in now. The place is crowded, but it's more of an intimate atmosphere than that of pushing and shoving. Booths are placed against the walls and given more privacy by the many plants. Real plants, I'd like to add. That says something when the owners are willing to invest in real plants for their customers. As opposed to plastic.
I'm babbling to myself. I shouldn't feel this nervous! It's not a date or even two friends hanging out. And it's not like Honda is my boyfriend or even a close friend. He's just... Someone who tasted very good last night and someone I felt very comfortable with and... Kami-sama. Alright. So he isn't, but I think I want him to be.
There he is. I slide into the seat next to him and offer my most confident smile. "Sleep well, last night Honda?" I ask, leaning forward. That damned flutter in my stomach won't go away. I can at least act the part.

It must be morning or something...I feel really warm. Wait, I could have sworn there weren't any blankets the night before. I open my eyes only to shut them again. Ra sure is bright today. I open my eyes, slowly the second time. Hm...everything seems to be in order. I'm still feeling deliciously warm. I wonder where Ryou is...heh, probably afraid of me still. I squeeze a little bit tighter, and sigh...nothing wrong in going back to sleep. Wait a minute...squeeze? Squeeze what? I look down to see whatever I was holding. Something furry and white seems to be attached to my chest. Dear Ra!! It's Ryou! His eyelids seem to flutter and they became half open. The look was that of one in between sleeping and waking. I suddenly get a wicked idea. Can't hurt to have a little bit of fun with my yadonushi. I hear him mutter my name, and a grin setss upon my face. "So, think you can seduce me, huh, little hikari?"

The phone rings. I jump over the back of the couch, totally disregarding the game and grab the reciever. "Hello? Honda residence." Turns out it's Otogi and he has free time earlier then he thought. He asks me if I want to join him for lunch at some resturaunt downtown. I tell him I'll be there, then hurry to get dressed. I hop onto my motorcycle and head downtown. I get there first, so I get a table for two and sit and wait for Otogi.

I've decided that a decent night's sleep can do wonders. Alright, decent night and most of the next morning's sleep. A low rumble in my gut remind's me that I've yet to eat breakfast. Although I suppose by now it would be lunch.
Honda's number made it somewhere on my bedstand. 'Not that it isn't memorized by now,' I muse in the back of my head. Does that dial tone have to be so annoying? I wait a few moments for the greeting on the other end of the line.
"Morning to you, too, Honda. Turns out that free time came up sooner than I'd expected. There's a new place downtown if you'd like to catch some lunch with me."
The damn reports'll just have to sulk on my desk.

Hi peeps! Ok, new layout. Sorry about the glitch. I dunno what happened. I didn't even touch the html-ing in like a long while. Anyways, hope ya'll like the new one. I changed the password, so I'll e-mail ya'll the new one. Um...I dunno what else. So I'm going to go now. Ciao!

Well, I suppose it's a bit much to expect Katsuya to be mature...but did he really have to do that??! I mean, the whipped cream was a bit much. On top of that, he doesn't seem bothered by my glowering at him...although he's kissing me now. So I must be doing something right...right? Right. My coherency's a little off considering I'm sucking face with a gorgeous blond at the moment. It's amazing, he tastes wonderful even without the whipped cream...we're briefly interrupted by one of the kitchen staff, who's managed to wander in on us, and is currently blushing and apologising profusely. I shoot him my patent Death Glare, but he knows already that it's worth more than his job for him to keep his mouth shut. As he turns to hurry away, Katsuya nudges me, his amber eyes trained on the edge of the doorway. "Hey, I thought you sent Mokuba to bed...?" I hear a familiar high giggle and see the tail end of a mop of raven hair. "What the-? Oh, that's it. It's the fifth time I've told him to stay in bed...no Cup Monsters tournament for *you* next week, mister!" I yell in the direction of where my little brother was, knowing he'll hear me. Katsuya shrugs and pokes me again, smiling this time. "Aw, don't be so hard on the kid. He's only doing what all little brothers do: spying on his big brother with a girl!" I chuckle, and his eyes soften as he pulls me into another warm kiss...but what he said has me thinking...is he *really* the "girl" in the relationship? Well, almost doubtless he looks better in drag than I do, but...I'm abruptly distracted by what Katsuya's doing with his tongue, and it occurs to me that the kitchen's not the best place to be making out.

Well, that was fun. I leave the ballroom and get on the bus to the parking garage, being just tired enough not to want to walk. Besides, my dress was coming undone and I wanted to get back to my car as soon as possible. Stupid corsets...
Overall the ball was fun, the incident with Yuugi and his yami, plus Malik had me a little nervous, but that's all right, because everything was apparently settled in the end. And that's good, isn't it? I fiddled with the strings on my dress again, feeling another pop out... that is just peachy. I get hot and bothered while I'm there and then my dress falls apart. I'll be in a lovely mess when I get home... if I ever get home. This bus is so slow... and the parking garage seems much further away on the ride back. Finally we arrive and I step out, gracefully as possible, and make my way to my car, barely noticing the other people there...

My eyes slowly open and I sit up and yawn, wincing at the pain in my back. "Shouldn't have slept on the couch..." I mumble. Then the memory of what happened at Kaiba's last night enters my mind and I grin. I stumble to the kitchen to find something to eat, which is cold pizza from about two nights ago. "Oh well, that stupid health video in school said pizza's a good breakfast." I am too lazy to heat it up, so I eat it half frozen. Then I drag my feet upstairs and fall into my bed. I'm unable to fall back asleep again. I gp back downstairs and flip through TV channels before settling on playing the Gamecube. While waiting for the console to load, I look on the back of the game case for the game Burnout. 'It will leave you sweating, short of breath, and begging for more!' the summary reads. I let out a short laugh. My mind's in the gutter again.

My eyes open to face the bright, yet surprisingly dim, light emanating from my bedroom's window. I blink sleepily. Then I feel the weight lying across my waist. I'm suddenly aware of a warmth against my back as well. I look down to my waist to see an arm draped over it. No... Not just any arm. Bakura's arm, holding me like a teddybear. My body stiffens and I listen closely to his breathing. It's slow and steady; just how it should be when one is asleep. Great. What do I do? If I move I'll wake him up, but if I stay here...
I couldn't find a downside to staying right where I was, on my side on my bed with my yami behind me. So I remained where I was. Part of me wonders lazily if he did this in his sleep or woke up and did it, before I drifted into a state of not-quite-asleep and not-quite-awake.

I watch as he waves and walks off to the door. The scrap of cloth is clutched tightly in my hand. Hn. A very nice conclusion to the evening. It's a bit of a walk from here to my small apartment above the Black Crown game shop. A call later and a cab pulls up.
Oh goodie. The reports are stilll waiting for me at home right where I left them. Urgh. And there's still the deck I need to put together for Kaiba's new tournament. I empty my pockets and flop down on the bed. Honda's address. [smirk] Perhaps the reports can wait tomorrow. I've needed a bit of vacation anyway.

He still looks ready to kill me, but I don't really mind in the least... There's a slight gasp heard from the doorway, and I turn to see one of Seto's hired help bowing continuously and apologizing at least a million times a second. "I just wanted to inform you, Kaiba-sama, that all your guests have left." He nods curtly while glaring daggers at the poor guy. A see a small flash of long black hair dart past, and I look at Seto to see if he caught it too... Seems to be a bit busy with trying to glare the butler away... "Um... Seto? Isn't Mokuba supposed to be in bed?" He tears his gaze away to give me an odd look, before relization comes over his face.

I can feel Yami awaken under my arms. His is comfortable, yet uneasy at the same time. Is that even possible? I really don't know. How can I feel what he's feeling? I try again I feel that he's happy/content/nervous/worried. what sort of magik is this? /Mou hitori no boku? Can you feel what I am feeling?/ A gently reach up and kiss him on the cheek.

"I suppose that's a better idea than any, ne?" I glance at my wristwatch, it's not that late, but a walk from here to her house and back would take... thirty to forty-five minutes at the most. "We should get going though, the night may be long, but not if half of it's already gone!" Another genki smile before I'm gently pushing her to lead the way.

"Ba-Bakura?" I didn't answer my hikari. Maybe he'll go away if I don't answer. Nope, I can hear him coming towards me and can he breathe any louder?! He could never be a Tomb Robber that way. The bedding goes down a bit. What is he doing?! I open one eye. He's laying down, back towards me.
.............I'm not thinking anything. I'm not thinking anything. I'm not thinking anything. Damn, he's not very close, but close enough to feel his warmth. Where the heck did the blankets go?! Should I kick him out? His breathing is even now. How can anyone fall asleep that fast? Dimwitted hikari. I sigh...and feel myself relaxing. I was actually tense? What the hell is wrong with me? I must be really tired. Sure, sleep is good...yea...

I stand there, dumbfounded for a minute. Malik? Why couldn't I be around Malik? Unless... Oh no! I start shaking, a cold sweat forming on my face. I'm lost. I don't know what to do. My yami went up to my bed, but if.. If what I'm thinking about Malik is true, then I can't stay down here on the couch. I hesitantly go up the stairs to my room. I open the door slowly. "Ba-Bakura?" He's quiet. He must be sleeping. I tiptoe in and lay down on the bed, careful not to disturb my yami. I put my back towards him, not brave enough to be face-to-face with him while we sleep. I close my eyes and steady my breathing, hoping that I won't have another dream like the earlier one.

He looks pretty scared. But then who wouldn't be if a homicidal former tomb robber was bearing down one you? I smirk. "Let's just say you missed a lot. And I don't want you hanging out with Malik anymore."
There. He should be able to figure out what happens. Unless he really is a useless bird brain. I turn again, this time I actually make it up the stairs. I can feel relief through the link. I snort at his stupidity. I'd deal with him, but it takes too much energy. Sleep would be good right now. I lay on Ryou's bed not bothering to do anything else, or think where my hikari would sleep.

"After me? Who would be after me?" I can feel my eyes widening, in fear or something else, I don't know. I don't know if I should be asking that or not, but I can't resist. "Y-Yami? What's going on? What happened at the party tonight? I can't remember anything..." I watch as he stops ascending the stairs and turns around impatiently. He descends in a huff and heads straight towards me...

A nightmare?! That's it?! I gritted my teeth and clench my fist as to not do anything. No use terrifying him even more. His questions of my whereabouts remind me of Yami no Malik and the precious time I'm loosing. In a low and deliberately menacing voice I tell him, "A dream? Is that it?"
I watch him squirm under the scrutiny of my glare. I turn heading for the stairs. It was much too late to go back to the docks again. I didn't feel that there was eminent danger, so I figure just crash onto Ryou's bed. "Next time, just call for me, so I know he's not after you."

I stumble backwards. What? He didn't yell at me? He... He just repeats his question... I saw something in his face right when he pushed me off of him, but what? He erased it as soon as I looked up. "I had a dream... No... A nightmare... When I woke up you weren't there and it scared me." I look down at my feet. "I'm sorry, Yami." Curiousity gets the better of me. "Where... Where were you?" This is too weird... He hasn't yelled at me...
Yet.

"Iie...Neither do I Shizuka-chan," I answer as she shots another sweet smile at me. "We could..." I say as I shiver at the single thought, "...go to my place and leave it there, then we can come back here to the docks... i-i-if you dont mind, of course." Am I being to hounding?

What. The. Fuck?! I must be dreaming...No, my weakling of a hikari is not hugging me...No, he maybe too emotional, but he is NOT hugging me! He's not the touchy-feely types. Really. I come home from bastard hunting, thinking something bad has happened and he's hugging me?! No...it must be that Yami no Malik has defeated me, and I'm in some sort of limbo dreaming. Yes that must be it...He's still hugging. Like he's frozen or something. I look down to see him cringing and not looking up at me. So it wasn't a dream. I shove him off me, not ungently, but enough to distance myself. I don't like to repeat myself, but it would take a lot for mou hitori no ore to hug me. "Once again, I ask: What the hell happened to you?!"

My head snaps up. "Bakura!" Before I realize what I'm doing, I jump up from my seat at the table and run to him, clasping my arms around his neck in a hug. When I notice I'm hugging him, I freeze. I'm going to get yelled at. But I can't bring myself to move...

"I've got time tomorrow afternoon, if the offer still stands," Otogi says after kissing me again. I nod. "Sure, just come over when you can," I answer. He gives me an almost relieved smile. I find a pen in my pocket and rip a corner off the table cloth. I quickly scribble down my address and phone number and give it to him. "I should probably be heading home now," I say. I hug him and walk out the door, waving. As soon as I walk into my house, I collapse onto the couch and fall into a deep slumber.

"I'd love to." A frustrated grumble hovers rudely at the back of my throat. "But I can't..." Such a delightful time for business matters to rear their ugly head, you dolt! I pull away from him, not wanting to see the look on his face. "I have reports to go over... and a meeting tomorrow that I have to prepare for." Alright, so it's a meeting with a shrink. Honda doesn't need to know that. And it's a weak excuse. Even though it's the truth, it's still a weak excuse.
I reach to pull him into a searing kiss, but the guesture turns oddly chaste. "Ive got time tomorrow afternoon, if the offer still stands." Such casual words and such a casual tone. Then why am I so worried that he'll say no?

I wake slowly, a comfortable weight resting on my chest. It's still early, but I can't sleep any more, not after what happened last night. Not after all those emotions, the confusion, the desire... not after all that. I look down at Yuugi. So precious and small...
I am jerked from my reverie by a flash of energy, probably Malik's yami. I guess I'm going to have to take care of that eventually...
But I never want to leave this spot...

"Sure." I let another smile onto my face before realizing. "Ne, Anzu-chan? What should we do with these?" I hold up the bag in my hands. "I'm sure we like ice cream and everything, but I'm not too sure the fish do..."

'Sure' I answer at Shizuka's request. I dont really think there are a lot of girls who like seashell collectioning at midnight, she gives me this really cute smile of her's, after all she's such a pretty girl... no, sheīs my best friend's sister and... what the hell did just go thru my mind?? Maybe I should tell her I'm tired... but I already said yes... And I think I would really enjoy someone's company, someone who's nice, someone who I can talk to with all confidence, someone who (not like aaaalll of my friends)isnt gay... is her?

......Mmmph? Morning already? *shifts, winces* Oww! Geez that hurt! Did last night really happen? Ow! Yes. Man, my butt hurts but it was worth it. Yami looks so young when he's sleeping. I'll just lie here until he wakes up. *cuddles up to Yami's side*

"And, what is it exactly that you want to do?" Well, there are really tons of things to do, but I was thinking more along the lines of... "Well, I was just thinking, I read this book not too long ago, and it said something about how during the tide change, when it's getting lower that is, it's the best time to go seashell collecting. There's this great place beneath one of the docks... you know, the one that almost runs into the beach? I was thinking of going shell collecting if you'd like to join me?" I give what I hope looks like an happy smile. "And afterwards we could get together to make jewelry out of them if you'd like..." I suppose it wasn't the best thing to do, but I really did like Anzu - as a friend, as a friend! Well... maybe more, but I'm not quite sure yet... - and she looked like she needed some cheering up... "Yes?"

I find myself walking in the direction of the docks, feeling the power of the Rod eminating from that area. I try to formulate a plan for when I confront Malik's bastard of a yami. But before I could think, fear tingled in the back of my mind. I recognize it as Ryou's emotion. I hesitate before turning back. I can't just leave him alone. If something happens to his body, I'm a hostless spirit. I reason to myself. Damn that weak brat. I start running, cursing my hikari all the way. I open the door, knowing where Ryou was. I turn on the kitchen lights, staring at him, his glass of water, half empty. His hair was disheveled, and a thin film of sweat covered his pale face. There was a wild, frightened look in his eye. "What the hell happened to you?"
OOC DZ: Eheh, sorry for being stupid and not posting. Um, regarding how much restriction is on the post...Er, well, I don't really care. But Ry-chan told me to check with everyone first. If everyone is okay with this, then go ahead and post lemons and things. So, in your next post, tell me what you guys want or if you don't care. Or e-mail me. Ciao!


I ran. I ran as fast and as hard as I could. Something was behind me. I had to get away from it, whatever it was. I made my way as quickly as I could down a plane dirt path, littered with stray rocks. My lungs were burning and my heart pounding so hard I thought it would burst through my chest. I stop, looking around. On one side of me, the land was covered in thick snow. Gold flashed and glinted off of every surface. A rich dark red permeated the pure snow, melting whatever it touched. The red was blood. My eyes widen and I turn to the other side. The land on this side was lush with thick grass and green trees. I want to go there, but as I move to get there the other side calls to me as well. Both sides pull at me, tearing me in two. My chest feels tight and then suddenly it releases.
I sit up drenched in sweat, both hands clamped over my mouth. If I scream Bakura will not be too happy. What did that dream mean? It was frightening and yet pleasant at the same time. I move to get off the bed to go get a drink of water and that's when I feel it. Bakura is no longer here with me.
OOC: Sorry... I'm a little slow...

Okay this is where you insert the lemon scene. We will not be posting it here because we don't know if we're allowed. If you want the lemon simply e-mail either myself or Mayhem and we'll send it to you.

*Yami snarls slightly at this statement, nipping at Yugi's neck in a sudden show of passion* You already are mine. *He sighs* But I know what you mean... *He trails off, alternating between biting and kissing Yugi's neck* And I will do nothing less.

*sighs* *gasps* Y-Y-Yami... make me yours.

*Yami smiles contentedly and rests more of his weight on top of Yugi, revelling in the feelings assaulting his senses. After so long being little more than a misty presence existing on the outside of someone's mind, this physical contact is almost too much for the spirit of the once-Pharaoh to bear* Yugi... *The name escapes his lips as a mere whisper, the emotion behind it speaking for itself*

*sighs* It all depends on whose point of view you are looking from. To act on one's emotions as you do *kisses Yami's nose* and to believe in them so deeply, is true power and strength. You think too much.

*Yami shivers at the sound of these words* How come is it that everyone thinks you're the weaker of the two of us? When I'm so petty, *He captures Yugi's lips for a brief second* and so thoroughly weak as a person. When I can barely control my emotions concerning you. *He brushes his lips against Yugi's jaw line* When I'd forsake my sworn duty to protect you because of how I felt. That's not strength at all. It's weakness.

*Still smiling* You don't. But I trust you. You are the only one I want to do this with. The pain will not last forever. I am not made of glass and I'm not as innocent as many people seem to think. I know it will hurt but to be one with you, I can take the pain as pleasure.

*Yami pushes Yugi slowly back into the sheets, pulling away at the last second* Because I can hardly trust myself, Aibou. How do I know I won't hurt you?

*smiles* of course. Is there a reason that I shouldn't? *kisses Yami softly on the lips*

*Yami follows Yugi over to the bed, leaning over him as Yugi lies down. Hearing Yugi speak, he gasps a little* You truly trust me? *He puts one finger on Yugi's cheek, running along the side of it* You'd trust me, even with something so precious?


My eyes widen as Otogi presses his lips to mine. Then they flutter closed and I deepen the kiss, wrapping my arms around Otogi's shoulders. His body is flush against mine. I moan quietly and he slips his tongue past my lips. I never expected him to be so...dominant. My mind flashes back to the time in Battle City where Otogi and I had to sleep together in the same bed. We had only been friends back then. Oh, the things we could have done. We both pull back for a breath. Just when I was about to lean in for another kiss, he puts his hand on my chest and says softly, "Not here." He grins at me. I shake my head and ask, "My place, then?"

"So where are you headed?" Asks Shizuka overjoyed after we ran into each other. "Well, I was planning to home already but I guess now we have to get you home." I tell her smiling. "No!" she yells softly and smiling back, "Donīt get me home yet, let's have some fun!"
I donīt exactly know what she means by 'fun' but it kinda scares me, I consider fun taking off the fuzz of my sweaters but dont really think shes into that kind of fun. Im sure she wants to drag me into one of her crazy ideas, she smiles widely waiting for an answer. "And, what is it exactly that you want to do?"

I think I may have actually dozed off at one point. Either that or they changed the music and room without my noticing. Honda suggests something about home and sleep. "I'm fine," gets muttered under my breath.
He holds me tighter suddenly. Honestly, I'm not going to fall over, Honda. Suprisingly soft lips brush against my cheek. Ah! That's why. And now he's just sort of standing there staring at me expectantly.
I wrap my arms around his waist. It feels so natural leaning into him while I whisper into his ear. "For someone so grounded, you're acting really jumpy, Honda." A smirk crosses my face. "You should relax a bit more." So I tilt my head up and gently press my lips to his.
ooc: hope to see you again soon, marisa. have fun in north carolina!


Question - do we have a rating guide? As in, what's the limit for on-site posts? *realizes she sounds like an utter twit* Sorry to even mention it, but I'd kind of like to know, at least in response to some stuff I/we might be posting. If we can. *hums innocently*

Um...hello, fellow RPers. Just wanted to make a note...I'm headed to North Carolina tomorrow and may not be able to get on and RP. Though if by any chance I do, it may not be often. I thought I should tell you, in case anyone cared. Or missed me. Or something. Eh, well...ciao.



That was... fun. I can't help but feel that I'm missing something though when I look at him. Like there's something he's not telling me. I can deal with it though, after all, there are things I don't feel up to telling him either. I give him a comforting smile, and the start of one appears on his own face as he swiped some... whip cream... off... my nose. Oh, that's what he was smiling about... Heh. he looks at the white substance covering his finger for a few seconds, then promptly sticks it into his mouth.... I did NOT need to see that... oh wait, yes I did. I lean in for a kiss, and he closes his eyes to meet me. I couldn't help it. It was just perfect timing. I picked up what was left of the Strawberry Whip Cream Pie I'd been eating and shoved it in his face. He looks ready to scream at me now, but he needs to learn to lighten up. Like how he is when I find myself licking the whip cream off his face and giving him a sweet kiss...

Hey... is that? "Anzu!" I make my way over to her, she seems to be heading back the way I came from... "What're you doing up this late?" She answers back with a small smile and a "I think the real question is what are YOU doing up this late? I though Jounouchi-kun took you home." I give her a sweet smile, before I notice the bags she carrying, enough to knock me over that's for sure. "Shopping spree? Here let me help you." I grabbed one of the bags before walking along beside her. You know, despite all her usual cheerfulness, I think something's eriously wrong with Oniichan's friend. I take a glance down at the bag. Two gallons of ice cream. Uh oh. "So where are you headed?"

Having 2 gallons of chocolate ice cream, Ghost, Titanic and The Mummy (thats because of the egyptian bitch)in a bag, Im sure going home now. Only... I'm suddenly hungry... I danced my ass off at the ball and didnt even ate a puff, maybe I should buy something to eat... Well, all the restaurants are closed, excluding that odd vegetarian restaurant near the docks, lucky me I nead my five alimentary groups or else..


I look down at Otogi, who is seems content in my arms, almost asleep. I nudge him lightly and he looks sleepily into my eyes. "You should probably go home and rest," I say softly. He shakes his head. "I'm fine," he replies. I hug him tighter to my body and lean down, kissing his cheek. Then I realize what I am doing and pull away quickly, searching his face for a reaction.

My other seem's to be displeased by my actions...and he seems to have a lot on his mind!!! why wont he put me down?... I CAN WALK ON MY OWN, i yell at him, but he only smirks and carry's on... where's he taking me? PUT ME DOWN!!! i yell again,only making him laugh, WHATS SO FUNNY?
he stop's and drop's me on the ground making me yell at him again, untill he pin's me down again, most likly to give me another speech. I growl at him, then stop he doesent look very happy with me! i just hope i havent pushed him to far he might hurt Isis or Rishid or!!! how is it i never try and stand up for myself im not trying to be like that bratt Mokuba...i give him a serious and angry face but am obviously nervous, you wont hurt Isis or Rishid i say to him he seem's to have been shocked by my bravery in this situation but it still doesent seem like he's in a good mood i think i just made him even more angry with me!, he tighten's his grip around my wrist making me gasp in pain!, what is it you want with me? awnser me this now!!!, i say to him....


I'm getting really tired of this resistance Malik keeps offering me. When is he going to realize that I only have our best interests at heart? He seems almost *bothered* by the fact that I take killing and torture so lightly. Silly boy, all that righteous drivel you keep spouting is no match for my--*our*--resolve. You're behaving like an infant, weeping and carrying on, wanting either Isis or Rishid to come bail you out of this mess. But they can't stop me. No one can. I don't know whether to be pleased or disappointed about that. Sure, maybe the Pharoah...but I'm currently getting an aura of bliss off of him that indicates he's engaged in certain activities that will prevent him from troubling us. And my old "friend" the tomb robber isn't back on my radar...yet. Still, I feel a slight jangle of nerves that prompts my other to suggest we leave the warehouse we're currently occupying. I move to do so, but he collapses to his knees, suddenly boneless. I snort, flex my newly-made muscles, and gather him up in my arms as if he were still only a child. He struggles, but I only hold him tighter. I suppose he needs food, he hasn't eaten all night. Having an omote is rather like caring for a pet kitten: if you forget to feed them, they turn into proper little miseries. I mutter to myself, then resolve to contact a few of the more ruthless Ghouls, get a bit of a network re-established. Now that I've effectively taken Malik hostage, there's sure to be problems, especially from his family and the souls of the Ring and Puzzle. Not to mention the people who want a piece of us both, Yuugi's little friends for instance. I lick my lips briefly and resolve to try again for that wench Malik was dancing with at the ball. But later: right now, my other half is antsy, irritable, and barely able to stand up. He needs food, and if I remember, there's some kind of late-night vegetarian restaurant a little ways from the docks. Now, how to gain entrance without causing suspicion...

Suddenly, my decision to hang around and watch the happy couples on the dance floor seems to have paid off. (Although I've had to shoo Mokuba back to bed a lot, he keeps wanting to stay up and comment on how cute Honda and Ryuuji look together). Yuugi and his other half have buzzed off, so it was only me, those two, and a few stragglers still on the ballroom floor...until Jounouchi unexpectedly showed up, looking a bit disshevelled but still adorable. He wandered up to me and opened his mouth to say something, but only a huge grumble came out. I discovered something else about my former enemy at that point: not only does he look good in green (and drag), but he's adorable when he blushes. Previously I could only get him to blush by pissing him off, and I suppose subconsciously that was why I did it. The kitchens in my mansion are difficult to find, so I lead him down myself, not much said between us until we reach the open kitchen doors. Jounouchi lets out a startled "WOW!" at the sight of all the food, and promptly starts stuffing himself, in an adorably clumsy but by no means off-putting way. Really, I suppose one of his most appealing aspects is his humanity. He's sweet, but rough enough around the edges to be real...which is close enough for perfection as far as I'm concerned. I notice he's paused his munching and is looking at me with concern in his face. "Hey, why aren't *you* eating? I haven't seen you touch a bite all evening. You're gonna starve to death if you don't eat *something*." I almost smile: he sounds like a nagging mother. Or wife. But how am I supposed to explain my unhealthy eating habits to him without going into my past, my upbringing by Gozaburo, my...no, I won't. I'll never tell him. He'd think I was insane, a damaged freak. I shake my head, and he shrugs, then sticks a strawberry tart under my nose, and holds it there, glowering until I oblige him and take a bite. I feel rather ill at first, but the relieved look on Jounouchi's face is worth it. We're both sitting on the countertop, Jounouchi disshevelled and with a bit of whipped cream stuck to the end of his nose, I cool and calm (outwardly), wondering at what an odd pair we must look. Just a few hours ago, we would profess no feeling for each other but bitter loathing and scorn. And now here we are like a pair of, well, silly teenagers, raiding the pantry after the prom. He smiles over at me, and something cold inside of me promptly melts.

It's getting late; most people seem to be gravitating toward the doorways. Even Dinosaur Ryuuzaki's little cousins have crashed down from their sugar highs. I have to fight back a yawn myself. Wonder what Kaiba would say if I wondered off to curl up on a random couch.
Still, I don't want to leave yet. It's been a while since I've been close to a person like this. It's much nicer than I remember. Or it might just be the fact that it's Honda I'm dancing with. Another yawn to choke down. I think I'll stay as long as I can. Afterall, I can always call a cab to get back home.

Does this mean what I think it means? Mou hitori no boku is being so gentle. I look deep into his eyes and I see hope. I feel tears trickle down my cheeks. Not from fear, or grief, but happiness and love. I stand on my tip toes and brush my lips against his before moving to my bed and lying down onto my back. I look deep into his crimson eyes and whisper, "I love you, mou hitori no boku, and I trust you."

I gently take Yuugi's face in my hands, lifting his chin so he looks me in the eye. /Aibou? Have you ever cared about someone so much that you would be willing to forfeit your own feelings for the safety or comfort of that person?/ I can feel myself drowning in his eyes. /That's how I feel. I don't want to offend you, to lead you on. But I also don't want to hurt you./ I pause, dropping my hand. /That wouldn't be fair to either of us. So it's up to you. My Aibou./ I stand in front of him, awaiting an answer, hoping against hope...

I feel mou hitori no boku gently push me up against the door, his tongue probing my mouth carefully. I need to breathe soon but I really don't want to pull back from this stange pleasure that mou hitori no boku is giving me.
He pulls away from me completly and I immediatly miss the warmth of his body. I quickly catch my breath as I look at his. He seems hesitant of something...I walk closer to him and wrap my arms around his body. He seems to tense at my touch. Does he regret everything we share?
/Mou hitori no boku, koi, what's wrong? Why do you tense at my touch?/

Well, didn't go to the Kaiba's after all. I figure Mokuba will need the rest, the way he and his friends were running around at the party. So instead I'm going to grab a tub of ice cream (Dutch chocolate of course) from a corner store then take a walk by the pier. Last time I was there, it wasn't so great, so I'm hoping it'll be better this time without all the dueling fuss. After all, who's going to waste a clear skied, full moon night like this one? Not me, that's for sure.

After a leisurely walk back to Yuugi's house, I find myself overcome with emotion, and without thinking (well, not thinking very much) I half drag Yuugi up to his room, closing the door and pushing him gently up against it, capturing his lips once again. I don't know I could ever get enough of this. I don't know if I want to.
But could I ever even dare go beyond what I'm doing now? No matter how much I want to, I couldn't do it without Yuugi's permission...
But as I feel him near me... I want to, more and more.


Mou hitori no boku and I walk home in silence, just enjoying each other's company. I lace my hand with his half-way there and he squeezes it tightly, not enough to hurt, just enought to relay his feelings to me. We reach the Kame Game shop and the lights are off. /Onii-san must be in bed now./ Mou hitori no boku nodds. He leads me upstaires and when we are in my room he begins to kiss me again. What does he want to do?

It might sound funny but on my long-pathetic way home, I had a heartache, almost the same pain I felt with Malik's dagger. I think Yuugi and Yami kissed, which isnt fair at all. i've been loving that boy since kindergartden and all of a sudden that brat of a pharaon comes over and steals yuugi away from me. The thing is I dont dislike the pharaon, so Im quite confused. But if he's happy i'm happy and who knows, maybe someday I'll find someone who would love me as much as I love Yuugi... Oh, I just got myself depressed, I think I'll stop by the K-Mart and buy a couple of hundreds of ice cream gallons and maybe I'll rent titanic too....

I'm dancing on the tops of ten thousand clouds right now. Why, you may ask, why am I so estatic? Because at this very moment, pliant lips are pressed to mine in a manner that makes my heart beat a little faster than normal, my hands grow sweaty, my throat tighten. Because this is all I've ever dreamed of doing with him, but never thought I'd ever get to. I know I sound cliche, but I never want this moment to end. Ever.
And somehow, through the hazy awareness I'm holding onto, I manage to pull together my normal level of confidence, pulling away from the kiss and leading my little Yuugi away from the dance floor, to somewhere more private.
I sound like an idiot to even think this, but I like being in love.


Is-is mou hitori no boku going to kiss me? I-I think he is! He pulls my head closer to his as he leans down and takes my lips in his. I can feel my face burning as his lips slowly move over mine. I'm scared. I've never kissed anyone before, but this feels so natural. I soon begin to move my lips with his. I think that I hear him moan...or was that me? I don't know nor do I care anymore. The slow song ends and the ball is over, but we still stand there kissing. I am somewhat aware or the guests walking around us, but we stay there. We finally pull apart and all I manage to say to his was /Wow/. He just chuckles and leads me out of the ballroom.


I can't sleep. I've been laying on my bed, staring at the ceiling for who knows how long. I think I had one to many soda's at the party... Well, who needs sleep anyways, right? I know, I know. I should just be getting back into bed, but I'm much to worked up. Yami no Malik came back. We defeated him. Apparently that's what happened, Oniichan didn't seem overly enthusiastic about letting me know the details. But he's been gone before... couldn't he come back again? Oh great, I feel a headache coming on. This is not a night to stay inside. I throw on some denim shorts and a T-shirt, grab my tennis shoes, and slip out the window. (I may be a perfect litle girl for Oniichan, but that doesn't mean I've no spirit for adventure...) It's a two story drop to the ground, but the ledge is perfect for walking on, and I make my way to the fire escape before heading towards the downtown area where everything is. Who knows, maybe I'll slip in and visit Mokuba or something, he gave me directions on how to slip past the guards at the Kaiba mansion after all...

Isis must have reached the museum by now, i think as my other drag's me into an old warehouse i wonder if she's called the cops, the cop's heh! by now she's probably called the army, millitary ect.... i sit down and look at my other who is glaring at me from across the room, WHAT?!!! i ask in a tone of annoyance, you've been glaring at me ever since we left the museum! now i want you to tell me what's your problem?.... i start to think to myself.... im being a bit to ignorant with my other, i dont want to anger him he might hurt Isis or Rishid.. i growl and curse myself for my actions wich make's my other smile a worryed look come's over me as i ask again, what?

The night has become bitter and cold. The dance was not what I expected, I mean, I wasnt expecting to be hostage of a lunatic and then emerge.. er.. ignored... huff, the tournamente will start soon, damn I wish I had kept that deck I bought. I wrap around me a blue shawl and walk home downcasted and hidden in the dark sidewalk. On my way, without being noticed I see Malik rushing into the Museum, then I see Jounouchi walking back to the ball... sure has to do with Kaiba-kun. I also see Isis go into the museum. But I donīt feel like caring right now. Im walking very slowly, thinking mostly of how twisted life is, on how one can love so much, and hate the half for stealing and despising...


I arrived back at the museum, but apparently not in time. No one is here. There's a knife and blood on the floor...oh god. Don't tell me Yami Malik killed my brother...I look around but I don't see anyone but an old janitor sleeping on a bench. I shake him awake and inquire, "Did you see my brother, Malik, in here?" He replies, "I think so. And another man who looked like him with really weird looking hair." I grip his shoulder, my nails digging into him. "Did you hear anything?" He shakes his head. "They looked like they were arguing, but I didn't really pay them any mind. I was cleaning the corridor." I sigh and run back out of the museum, looking about wildly. Where could he be? Did his yami do something to him...?

I'v gotten my other to leave the museum! but he still hasent told me what he plan's to do with me or anyone else!!!! he keeps smirking at me and laughing i wonder where he's taking me.....I hope Isis doesent think im already dead! i mean i left my pocket knife on the floor and dident clean the blood!!!!


I didn't know there was a way to be this happy and this upset all at once. I'm worried about Yami no Malik coming back, but its hard to think about that when I'm thinking about the adorable bundle currently enclosed in my arms. He's asking me something...
/Don't worry about it, Aibou. Just worry about right here, right now.../ I pause. /Oh yeah, and I love you too./ I say, pulling our heads closer to each other.

Otogi is leaning against me. I feel so sleepy...I look at Otogi's face. He seems pretty content, right in my arms. I let my forehead rest on his shoulder and sigh. I like this. But what about Otogi...? At this point I don't really care. I'm happy. And I hope he feels the same way.

Odd. Just a few minutes ago he was ready to deck Kaiba, but now Honda seems just a tad nervous. I try on what I hope is a reassuring smile. The music is slow with a strong and steady beat. It's the kind of music you can shuffle your feet to or actually dance if that's what you prefer.
He's warm. And it's surprisingly easy to lean against him. I should be going. I'll have to put together a deck if I want to compete in Kaiba's upcoming tournament. And I have to get ready for that 'surprise' psych evaluation Industrial Illusions is planning to spring on me tomorrow. And reports...
I've got my arms around his waist, and my head ducked under his chin. The other stuff can wait. For now, I think this is the best place I can be.

I blush as Otogi leads me out onto the dance floor. He is considerably shorter then me, so his arms settle around my waist. It's a slow dance. He smiles at me reassuringly and we begin to dance...

I've never felt so...happy/protected/loved in my life! Mou hitori no boku is holding me close while we are dancing together with a gentle swaying motion.
Is Honda actually dancing with Otogi? When I said that thing to Honda I was only joking but I guess that if they're happy then I'm happy. Looks like we all found someone except... I quickly look around. Mou hitori no boku looks at me, /Anzu, is gone./ I tell him. He justs nods. Poor Anzu I really want her to find someone, she deserves it. She was my very first friend and I don't want to lose her.
Mou hitori no boku holds me closer as we dance and I love the feel of his body against mine. /I-I-I love you/ I whisper through our link and I pull him even closer. Mou hitori no boku had a wierd look on his face, /What's wrong?/

I certainly can't say that this has been a dull evening. And unlike most gatherings with this crowd, no one's been permanently traumatized. Eh... Yet, anyway. I'm still wondering where Kaiba hid that holograph generator. And why it was Dark Magician. More likely it had something to do with Yuugi and the whole ancient Egypt deal anyone has yet to tell me much about.
Oh, look, there goes Isis. The others (those that are left, anyway) look like they've calmed down a bit. Yuugi and Yumi (or is it Yami? again, scorecards would be appreciated) are dancing. Hn. Dancing would be something to do. I glance over at Honda, conveniently ignoring the darting fingers snitching a couple shrimp.
"So," I'm startled to hear myself saying, "would you like to dance?"

You know, sometimes I have to wonder whether or not my sister is good or downright evil. After she went upstairs, Okaasan gave me a lecture (thankfully short) on... yeah. That one. I didn't have much else to do except head back to the party, which I didn't mind in the least. Seto and I really needed to... talk, if nothing else. I went back to see Seto off to the side looking bored. Well, then again, talking isn't really all that necessary. ^_~ I absently notice Isis leaving, but most of my attention is on Seto at the moment. I give him a sheepish look when my stomach grumbles. I'd been forbidden to eat by the girls during my little charade, and... I was dang hungry. Seto gives me a half glare, half loving look. "Want me to direct you to the kitchens?" That sounds good but... "What if I get lost?" Devilish smirk. "Why don't I guide you, then?" I smile.

Here I am, holding Yuugi in my arms, sighing contentedly. How sappy.
I love it. It's tiring, but I love it. To finally feel him next to me... and real. Not just a whisper or a voice or a feeling. A real, physical body. I press closer to him, reveling in the sheer feeling of it. I purposefully shirk responsibility, taking just a few minutes in time to be part of the person I used to... still sensing shadowy magic, just outside my line of vision...
Still lurking...

i dont know what to do anymore! according to the deal i made with my other i have to listen!, and do what he say's or he'll hurt someone i hold dear!!!! and i know we cant stay here much longer! Isis or Rishid might come here and my other isent want you would call honest!!! huh? it's strange i just heard the Mongolian death song i think we should get going *turns to Yami no Malik* are you listening to me we need to leave now!!!!

I run out of the mansion and hail a taxi. Why didn't I think faster? I guess after that fainting spell and the commotion tonight I've been pretty confused. But I should've known better. What kind of sister am I? Malik obviously headed for the museum, Possibly to fight Yami Malik. I just hope I'll make it in time...

I go over with Otogi and steal some shrimp off his plate when he's not looking. I watch the others; Seto is kissing Jou passionately (guess they're a couple now), Yuugi and his yami are dancing...I wish I had someone to dance with. All of my buddies are taken. I glance at Isis, who had been gazing at Mai for the past 5 minutes but now seems to be looking for her brother. Speaking of which, I thought I saw Malik tear out of here awhile ago. Suddenly, Isis turns on her heel and runs out of the room. I shrug and look back at Otogi. I wonder if he would dance with me? I don't really want my heart broken again...

At last. My hikari has gone to sleep. I focus all of my strength and slowly separate from Ryou. He moves a little in bed, a small grunt coming from him, but still asleep. Separating from him as a physical entity can give a little pain, and maybe a little tug at...well, if I had a heart if would be there. Anyways, I study him sleeping for a little while. He looks like such a girl, it's almost sickening. I frowned and turn towards the door, now focusing only at one thing. Finding my cursed companion. I can use the power of the Ring to find the Rod and then I'll find him. A small, yet menacing grin appeared on my lips as I close the front door of the house. "Time to hunt."

/Well, mou hitori no boku, if you can hold me while I'm crying, you can hold me while we dance, that is, if you want to.../ I trail off maybe this is his way of brushing me off I look down but jump as I feel a hand, HIS warm hand, on my chin, lifting it to look at him. He looks exausted. I now understand. /I'm sorry./ I say to him. Giving himself a physical body must be very tiring. He leads me onto the dancefloor and we begin to dance...

I really have to figure out why I'm so emotional lately... firstly over Yuugi and secondly over this tournament. Not that the Yuugi thing is anything NEW, but now I have to actually deal with it. And while I'm busy falling apart at the seams, Yami no Malik comes back! My lack of vigilance is what led to Anzu's attack in the first place. So of course I had to save her. I just hope she doesn't get any ideas from it.
Oh look at that, Kaiba's kissing Jounouchi... why does that not surprise me? Kaiba has no self control. I'd yell at him if I could, but I actually have no pre-prepared speeches for what to do if your rival starting making out with your friend.
Yuugi just asked me to dance with him. /Aibou?/ I ask through the link, /How do you plan on dancing with someone who's see-through?/ I hold back a chuckle, nearly giddy with happiness for him to even ask. It's something I've wanted to do with him for a while now. Stupid though it may be.
I wish I could dance with you...

i look at my other from the other side of the room and sigh my defeate, is there anything i can do to stop him? *growl's* now he has the rod i wonder what he'd do if i tryed to leave the room..... *look's tward the door* Isis will notice me missing sooner or later!!!! but when she come's back *galre's at Yami no Malik* he'll be here and i dont want to think of the result's but if i *finger's knife in pocket* but he's probalbly expecting somthing like that! and if i fail he'll go after Isis and Rishid and every one else i hold dear!!!! i couldent stand to lose another one close to me *grasp's pocket knife* OWCH!!! i screamed making my other look in my direction and wonder what my problem was. i started to suck on my bleeding finger and through the pocket knife to the floor, THERE SATISFIED!!! i yelled at him and began to cry i curled up in the farthest corner i could get away from him and continued to let my anger and frustration out through my tear's!!!!


"Ahh, my dear little other half, right on schedule," I purr, leaning against the doorway. My other is standing across the room, looking ready for a fight. He's issued a challenge, anyway. "Settle the score", indeed, little one. I smirk and slink over to him, and snatch hold of his arm. He struggles, but I'm stronger, and I've got him pinned to the wall now. I lean in, my breath on his neck, and with a slight twist, I force him to gasp and drop the Rod into my waiting hand. He continues to struggle, cursing and calling me names, but I quiet him with a hand over his mouth. "Malik," I hiss in his ear, watching his eyes going wide, "I am only protecting you. I know what is best for us. I am the only person who truly *knows* you. I promise you, if you behave and remain calm, no harm will come to any one you care for: not even your friend Bakura, or pretty little Anzu, or our dear sister Isis. I won't even hurt Rishid...if you agree to do as I ask." He stares at me for what seems an infinity. Then his head droops, and he nods, defeated. My poor little other...it's a good thing *one* of us is strong enough to look out for our interests. You'll see soon enough: this friendship business you so cherish is no more than hot air and foolish dreams. I've learned that lesson well.

Phew! im here *look's at the museum* *flip's off taxi driver who starts yelling in what sound's like polish* if we have seperated i'll find him here but if the power of the Rod has split as well... dont even want to think of it.*walk's into the museum* there's no way Isis can stop me now *hear's Yami Malik* iv found you and now it's time to settle the score!!!! *grasp's the Millenium Rod* *put's a hand on the door in wich the voice was heard* am i sure i want to *shake's off thought* yes im sure *turn's door knob and walk's into room only to find it poorly lit and Yami no Malik facing me* you......*point's Rod at Yami no Malik* it's time to settle the score!....


I still feel somthing is wrong and Isis ran off when i asked her.... i doubt anything like this has ever occured. i think im going to go back to the museum.. if we realy have seperated i'll see my other there and the worst part is now the Millenium Rod will not trancform it's self into a dagger could the power's of the iteam's have seperated to? if i see my other i think i'll settle our score he has lied to me before and i dont want anyone else to get hurt poor Anzu may still be in shock!!! i could die... and id beter hurry if Isis figure's out my intention's she will stop me *run's out the ball room's door's* that was easy *head's off in the direction of the museum Rod in hand*


Well I had fun tonight! ^_^ Kaiba-san and Oniichan finally admitted their feelings to each other. It was SO cute! Of course, then my honorary oniisan asked Oniichan to take me home, but that's understandable considering I was getting myself somewhat on a sugar high. Being the perfect gentleman he was, (only around me, though I think there will be a certain someone who will see this side of Oniichan as well ^_~) he dropped me off at home and even came in and said hello on my request. Of course, me being a little bit TOO hyper at the moment caused me to tell Okaasan the good news and make my brother blush enough to turn his whole face red. ^_^;; Anyways, now all that's really going on is the tournament, but I'm sure that Oniichan will do fine. There's nothing on the line this time, so no problems, really. That's all for now. Bai bai! ~Shizuka

That was pretty a shock, on my sixth awaken I see Jounouchi ruuning towards Kaiba-kun, he knocks him down and... er... kisses him. I thought it was pretty romantic. I finally get my grip back and look at them, they look so cute together. Both leave taking away they're trouble-maker-sugar-high siblings. The ball its at its end, the last song is on. The small crowd that is still in the ballroom starts moving to the beat. Everyone has a couple and one of my most feared couple, Yuugi and Yami no Yuugi seem to be enjoying it. All of a sudden I feel alone again. I flee silently, lifting up my blue dress, bending my head, looking back as I see my dear one and his half dancing careless...

Well, IT'S ABOUT TIME! Jou and Kaiba have been playing this game for far too long. Anzu is still in shock and the party is beginning to end. Jou is taking his sister home now and I have never seen Kiaba look so happy. I wink at Jou as he walks by and he blushes. Poor Honda looks like he is going to have a coniption fit. Instead of saying anything he goes and leans on the wall beside Otogi.
Something doesn't feel quite right and I think mou hitori no boku feels it too. I know this yami no Malik thing hasn't ended but I hope that it will be quiet for now. I know that this sounds stupid but what happened to yami no Malik that make him so hateful? I want to ask him but I feel that he would either laugh at me or kill me or both. Same question goes for yami no Bakura. Why do they hate mou hitori no buko so much? I want to help them. I DO pity them. I-I-I want to show them that the world can be a great place if they give it a chance. Maybe we can all be friends.
Oh gosh, I am now officially over-tired. The last slow song of the night comes on. /Mou hitori no boku, will you dance with me?/

Well, *this* has officially screwed my plans for bitter vengeance on Jounouchi: he *jumped* me. Prank? I'm starting to wonder. His friends look as stunned as I am. Maybe this isn't the *make inu*'s immature bullshit...maybe it's for real. This assumption is only encouraged by the fact that he's sitting on my chest kissing me as fiercely as I was kissing him moments before. It's an unconscious action, but I grab his shoulders and try to pull him closer. He yanks his head away, panting (and he really *does* look like a puppy, although by now that sounds cliche to me), and grits out "As a matter of fact, I did. Care for another?" My heart stops. I see flame dancing behind his eyes, but no mocking light in the slightest. He means it. He's wanted the same thing I've wanting all this time. I reach up and touch his cheek, no roughness in the gesture this time, and he leans into my hand, eyes slipping shut. I glance around at the now-practically empty ballroom, and grin, before murmuring to him, "Sure...but not here. Call me, and we'll work something out for, say, tomorrow evening." He looks at me hopefully, and then we both realize that everyone in the Yuugi-tachi is gaping at us. The reactions are pretty varied; Honda looks ready to snap my neck with his bare hands (knowing him, he just might!), Otogi looks aloof and vaguely amused, Yuugi's surprise is quickly fading into a delighted smile, Anzu looks rather bewildered (although she just woke up, so that can be forgiven), Mai seems to be snickering quietly, and Shizuka is grinning from ear to ear, apparently all set to start going "Ganbatte, Jounouchi!". I see Mokuba sitting on the floor beside her, sipping soda pop, and realize that my already-hyper little brother must have foisted sugar on Shizuka. I nudge Jounouchi off my stomach, not without regret, and add, "I think you'd better take your sister home and put her to bed, before my brother gets her all sugar high." Jounouchi catches sight of the soda and smiles faintly, before stumbling in a daze back to his friends. I feel pretty dazed myself: I instruct the servants to clean up the ballroom and pick up Mokuba, who seems to have come down from his sugar buzz, to carry him up to his bed. Mokuba waves at Shizuka, who's being carted off by Jounouchi, and calls, "Bye, honourary 'nee-chan!", to which she calls back, "Bai-bai, honourary otouto-chan!". Jounouchi and I stare at each other briefly, and I can hear him mutter to her, "Aren't you guys getting ahead of yourselves?" Shizuka's giggled "Of course not!" rather disturbs and elates me at the same time. It'll be a while before the wedding bells start: hell, we haven't even had our first date yet, and there's still the tournament to get through. Still...^^;

Things were happening so fast, one minute I was trying to find my brother, the next I'm watching Kaiba-san seemingly trying to kill my brother... by kissing him. No one seems to be stopping them so I assume something happened earlier. This is up to my brother to solve. I have no clue as to what's going on. I can only watch as my brother finally gets back on his feet and goes after his crush, and cheer him on for trying to make this work. There's nothing left to do I suppose, except try to get some fun out of this. I wonder if the drink bar serves soda...

Have you ever had your heart ripped out and fed to you with a pair of chopsticks? Guess what. It HURTS. I'm trying my best not to... Screw it, who cares if I make a scene. I can't go on like this and I don't plan on it. If Kaiba truly doesn't want to deal with me, he can pry me off with a crowbar because I'm sick and tired of trying to keep my cool. I'm about to make what could be the worst mistake of my life, but I couldn't really care less. I'm a masochistic freak. I swear it. Because otherwise, I wouldn't be running after Kaiba right now. I wouldn't be yelling his name and tackling him to the ground as he turns around. I wouldn't be sitting on his stomach, lips shoved against his, and I sure as hell wouldn't be saying anything like "As a matter of fact, I did. Care for another?"

I don't know what's happened, but I guess Bakura took over... I remember running up to the mansion and throwing on my jacket, but now all I know is that I'm entering my house.
Bakura will know what happened. After all, he was the one that was doing everything...
I pound on the door of his soul room, screaming at him, wanting to know what happened or what he did. "Cool it! I didn't hurt any of your friends or kill anyone. In fact... I saved someone." Then he cuts off our link.
Saved someone? How could he save someone?! He only destroys... I leave the soul room and enter the real world, pondering what the hell he means all the while. Then I realize I'm tired, though I don't remember any thing that would make me this tired. I head up to my room, crawl under the covers, and fall into the world of dreams.

I can feel much better now, though I keep fainting. My wounds are healed and I was saved by Yuugi... and his Yami. Kaiba came close to me and asked me if I needed and ambulance. I consider that rude, but nice at the same time. I fainted again. I keep trying to get back at once, on my third try, I open my eyes and see above me and angel's face... Yuugi, obviously i pass out again, on my forth try, I raise my head above Jounouchi's lap (who has been incredibly caring) just to see Kaiba kissing him... or nearly biting him... Surely I fainted because I can see myself in Domino Museum. Its quite dark, only a faint light as a candle's is iluminating the room. I start walking by the hylogriphs, in ans instante, I see the siluet of a man... it's Yami no Malik. My heart beats desperate. Hasnīt been nearly half an hour since he had a dagger on my throat. Heīs laughing...

I grab Honda's shoulder. "Now would not be the best time." I can sympathize though. Poor Jouno looks like his tonsils are still vibrating. Looking around I can see that while things may no longer be life threatening, they certainly haven't calmed down any.
A scowl crosses my face and I shake my head. This is probably as good as my social life is going to get. Of course, (and here the scowl changes to something of a smirk) if I had a normal social life things wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.
Seems like everyone is wondering off to some destination or another. I grab a plate of stuffed shrimp from one of the waiters. It's seems like their group mind decided it was safe to come out now. I lean against a nearby wall and watch the others.


Kaiba really knows how to piss me off. First he just shoves me out of the way, and then he practically kills my best buddy with a kiss. I clench my fists in fury and growl, ready to go over and show that conceited bastard a piece of my mind when Otogi grabs my shoulder and holds me back. I glare at him over my shoulder but fall back. Right now probably isn't the best time for a conflict. Not right now...

I try to get ahold of Rishid, but no avail. I have no clue where he could be. Mmm, it figures just when I need him he's gone. Dammit. I seriously need his advice now. I go back to the ballroom and almost drop to my knees in shock. Seto is kissing Jou. And he's not being that gentle about it either. I stand there, frozen. Though I never expected Seto to be a nice lover, this was just...I think it's his way of getting back at Jou for tricking him into thinking he was a girl. Kaiba looks slightly heartbroken, and Jou's just...there. No doubt his lips hurt.

I hate gatherings, so I took off right after everything seems to be contained. I can still feel his presence. I know it's not over. I know my old comrade well. He doesn't give up that easily. Did I just give him a compliment?! No matter...I have more brooding to do. Yami no Malik will be back, I can garuantee it. I slam the front door of my hikari's home, slamming the door to my soul room at the same time. I can feel confusion through the link as I give control back to him. I would have a appeared in the flesh at the party myself, but taking over mou hitori no ore took less energy and time. Both of which I needed to take down that cursed other half of Malik's. My hikari is now knocking on my soul room door to find out what happened. Cool it! I bark at him. I didn't hurt any of your friends or kill anyone. In fact...I saved someone. I close off the link before he could get anymore from me. I wasn't in a talking mood. I also didn't mention that the baka of a Pharaoh helped, but it's not my style.

Dispite what i said earlyer im having a good time now!!! but i did see Kaiba coming twards me!, he was stopped, *sighs* luckly, he looked realy pissed... but there's one more thing im worryed about!!! i feel as though somthing is missing... and no matter how much i try to contact my other and conferm my theory he dosent awnser... i dont know maybe im just going paroniod but i think im going to watch out just in case!!!! i'll ask Isis in the meantime *walk's up to Isis and Kaiba* *growls at Kaiba* can i as you somthing in private? in fact!, i dont even have to ask, you could just use your iteam.....

Urrgh...where am I? That blasted tomb robber, and that twice-blasted Pharaoh...this was there doing. It takes me a second to realize that I'm not in oblivion...I'm standing in the Domino City Museum. Alone. But wait...Malik's still at the ball, I can feel him through our mental link!! So that could only mean...I feel a smile of pure glee forming on my lips. Oh, those two poor, deluded *idiots*! By attacking me at the same time, the magical backlash not only broke the seal...it blasted me clear out of Malik's body and onto the physical plane!! I begin to laugh, softly at first, then louder and louder, the empty galleries echoing with my glorious madness. Ah, Malik, your defender and the bane of your existance now has his *very own body*! No one can stop me now, not the tomb robber, not Rishid, not the Pharaoh himself!! First, though, I must enlist my other's aid in this...I still need him. And I'll lay my plans more carefully this time. Ooh, this is going to be *fun*...

This is insane. And it ends *now*! I stride towards Malik, who seems dazed from the double attack of the Black Magician and Bakura, but pause when Isis appears and plucks my arm. "I need to contact my brother Rishid, immediately!" she says, sounding almost panicked. I direct her to a security guard, then stomp over to where Jounouchi and Yuugi appear to be tending to Anzu, with Honda, Otogi, Mai, and Shizuka hovering over them like a flock of worried birds. Yuugi's other has vanished, probably back in the Puzzle and well-pleased with his efforts: Bakura seems to have left in the confusion as well. I snarl to myself. Numbskull! That maniac won't be destroyed, that much is clear. I shove past Otogi and Honda (Otogi glowers, and Honda shoves back, but I pass by anyways) and lean over Anzu, asking gruffly, "Do you need an ambulance?" She shakes her head groggily, then passes out again. Yuugi glares at me and snaps, "You could be a little nicer, Kaiba; she's in bad shape right now!" However, I ignore him momentarily, my eyes fixed on Jounouchi. He stares back at me defiantly, amber eyes guarded. I open my mouth to comment snidely on how I thought he couldn't make the ball...and then I see it. Stuck in his thick, unruly golden hair, just above his right ear, is a glittery green butterfly clip. Comprehension hits me like a tonne of bricks, and a strange, simmering feeling enters my gut. Not exactly rage, per se, nor disappointment, but...betrayal? So, I've been made a fool of. I'll bet he thought this up to have a laugh with his friends. Sure, guys, let's fool Kaiba into thinking I'm a girl! Fool him into *liking* me. Loving me. The memory returns, swift and harsh, of how he felt in my arms, and how enticing he was when he looked up through his thick bangs at me...fine. Two can play at that game. You want to make fun of my emotions, Katsuya Jounouchi? That's just fine. I can easily reciprocate. I lean down, cup his chin in my hand, and whisper in his ear, "So, *Karen*, did you enjoy our dance? I know I did." As he stiffens beneath my touch, shocked most likely, I tighten my grip on his chin and kiss him, cruelly, brutally, until I'm certain his lips hurt. He doesn't move, just sits there on his knees. I relinquish his mouth when the tension becomes too much to bear, and, ignoring Yuugi and Shizuka's shocked cries and Honda's angry yell, I turn from him and stride away without a backwards glance. Jounouchi, you're about to learn: no one plays such games with a Kaiba and emerges the victor, especially not mind games.

Well, between moping and watching Yuugi, I managed to be heroic. Anzu had to be saved, right? I don't really know what will happen now, but I do know that tonight has been entirely too hectic. I'm tired. And all I really want to do is go home and cuddle. Unfortunately, I doubt it will happen. Wistful sigh. I wish...
The tournament starts on Monday. Whew. Hopefully, we'll all be prepared.

What's going on? i cant remember...could it be that!, no it couldent but everyone is looking at me so strangly...did my other get loose without me knowing?.... i don't remember anything that happend after i walked back onto the dance floor.....could someone fill in the blanks? maybe Yami no Bakura, Anzu or even Honda!!! im at a loss for words!!! did the my other's seal break? and if so can it be fixed? i seemed not to mind the idea last time i thought of it, but to be honest im not so sure anymore i mean someone could be hurt without my knowing it!!! i know that Lisid and my other may crack joke's about my behavior later but it's worth the time to complain even if only for the safty of other's.....

I went out on the balcony to see if the person was okay, but by the time I got there, she was already gone... From what I understand, Yami no Malik seems to be back, what if he hurts someone again? I let out a sigh, I'm stuck here in the crowd, and can't seem to get close enough to where the action is to help out. I can't see a thing, just multitudes of people, some running for the exit and some going forward like me in an attempt to help. Just what is going on over there?!

Damn, that was close. Anzu looks like she about to faint too. I pull her up into a hug so I can support her better, I'd probably fall over otherwise. "Are you alright?" She manages to nod her head yes, and I turn back to the others, giving Yugi a thumbs up for him and his yami.

Way to go Yami! I didn't know that he could do that! I turn away from the new sight in the ballroom. I continue to talk to Yami no Malik trying to keep him at least somewhat distracted. I'm gonna get blasted for this, I know it. "How far do you actually gonna take this? It is only a matter of time before you make a mistake and when you do you will go down quickly." I see that my plan is working, somewhat. His eyes are still on Yami no Bakura but I can see that he is listning to me. OH NO! Anzu is still going to faint! /Yami make your move NOW!!!/ He gets my mental message and I see the real-life Dark Magician go in to rescue Anzu. Yami no Malik is taken completly by surprise as the duel monster attacks him, forcing him to drop Anzu. Jou moves like a flash and pulled her out. Yami's card has been played...

Ok, i'm not having a good moment. Hello everybody! Psycho about to kill me... I can see Yuugi ofered himself so Yami no Malik would let me go, but half of the world told him no to, well, Im about to die so... and then theres Isis, standing there, far, far away. And on the other side is Mokuba, having one of his personality distortions caused by sugar and who's that, Otogi just playing with dices, isn't anyone concerned? ok, thats it, Yami no Malik kill me, kill me now... Oh, maybe my desperate mind is playing games with me. Hello Mr. Dark Magician.... did you guys see him? I swear he was walking through the ballroom...hum... Maybe its time for me to faint...

I see Otogi sneak over. He asks, "Any ideas?" He looks frustrated. I feel the same way. I could go and put Yami Malik into a headlock or something, but I seriously doubt that would work. He would most likely turn around and kill me or see me coming and kill Anzu. Damn! I slam my fist down on the table. Why is everything so hopeless? Bakura--no, Yami Bakura--appears to be trying to stop him. I don't know. I hate feeling so helpless. But that's the way I feel most the time, soo...

Oh, for the love of Lady Luck, can't anything go right with you people? Just gathering all of you... alright, all of us into the same room is like hanging up a bright neon sign that reads, "Karma! Kick here! Right here!" And yes. I am being pissy. Mainly because there's nothing I can do.
I know the two dice I'm rolling around in my hand won't help, even if I hit precisely where I aim. At best, he'd notice me and use that damned golden stick to get another hostage. At worst, he'd flinch and slit Mazaki's throat. Neither option promises sunshine and roses. Kami-sama!
I sneak over to Honda, doing my damnest not to be seen. My voice is low as I whisper to him, "Any ideas?"
