Hey guys, I'm really, really, really sorry this took so long for me to write. I just seriously got stuck and I needed to fill some holes up in the plot so I could continue. I don't even know how I feel about this one. I think I'm running out of steam D: OTL But I will finish this! I swore to myself I would.
Yugi found himself in the familiar darkness that always managed to occur when the Shadow Thief was present. "Yami?" Yugi's detached voice echoed in the void. He felt the thief was only playing with him like he was a game. Being tired, Yugi wasn't entirely amused by being toyed with. "Yami!" He shouted again but once more his voice fell on deaf ears.
He waited for the golden flash of light to fill the darkness but this time it didn't occur. Yugi waited in silence. "H-hello?" Silence. Yugi closed his eyes and reopened them. It was odd feeling because it looked the same either way. A dreadful wave of uneasiness washed over him. What was going on?
"Are you falling for me?" Yami's voice echoed teasingly in the darkness."I believe you brought yourself here."
"What? N-No way!" Yugi protested feeling his heartbeat spike. How ridiculous, Yugi was tired from a long day of work and was ready to sleep. There was no way he brought himself here! "I was just walking home and I fell into the shadows!"
"Your heart says otherwise." Yami retorted with amusement running over his voice. "You wouldn't be here unless you wanted to be."
"And since when did you become the keeper of my heart?" Yugi scoffed, this darkness was driving him crazy. "Take us somewhere else. It's too dark here."
"I'm not its keeper yet, but your heart is still up for grabs… Too dark? I can see you…you're flush and I can sense your uneasiness."Yami informed but soon he became interested by Yugi's reaction and continued. "Are you afraid of darkness? Is that why you resist?"
"Darkness? I'm not a kid, I'm not afraid." Yugi protested once more but when he felt something touch his shoulder he jumped and a small cry left him. It occurred to him that his voice was no longer detached from his being and he heard the warm laugh of the thief behind him.
"You feel vulnerable in the dark; not able to expect what's coming at you. Life is similar in that sense. 'A life lived in fear is a life half lived'."Yami said while his hands rested on Yugi's shoulders. "You can never predict tomorrow with complete accuracy. It's a pity C'est la vie. Live every day as your last."
Yugi's heart swelled at his words on fear and life. "You're some sort of philosopher, aren't you?"He felt himself smile if only slightly in the dark and for a moment forgot that Yami was a thief but merely a person. "What is this place?" He finally asked; the question and wonderment had been eating at him ever since his first travel.
"I dabble." He answered almost coyly in tone and turned Yugi around to face him. He knew he could not see him, but Yami could see Yugi clear as day. "It's good you ask questions. It shows interest." He smiled as Yugi looked blankly forward with no sight. "Where all shadows lead. Nowhere."He watched as Yugi's expression became stumped by such an answer.
"Nowhere? How can we be nowhere when we must be somewhere?" He questioned, he narrowed his eyes, seeking clarification.
"Well we certainly aren't everywhere and it's difficult to say we are somewhere. So it is likely nowhere because this place we are in leads to everywhere which equally means somewhere." Yami rambled but looked down resisting the urge to laugh at the blank puzzlement on Yugi's young face.
"Eh…"Yugi brought a hand to his chin. "So…"He thought about it. "Nowhere leads to everywhere…so couldn't we just be everywhere?"
"That's impossible."
"Being nowhere is impossible."Yugi said wittily with an arched brow.
Yami was glad Yugi couldn't see the look upon his face. It was a look of slight defeat. "Touché, you're sharp." He murmured wondering if he had met his match. "Let's see…how about I put it this way…. "He stated pausing for a considerable amount of time. "Where we are is a realm of shadows, a place where all shadows meet. They link together, forming a realm of darkness."
"A realm…of shadows?" Yugi repeated as it sounded a little silly, like something out of a story book. Things like this didn't happen but how could he deny that this all was real?"How is this all possible?"He pried with curiosity. He felt the thief's hands loosen their hold on him.
"You know…"Yami's voice softened with melancholy. "That is something I'd like to know very much myself." He covered his sadness with a smirk that Yugi still couldn't see in the darkness. "Come. Let's leave this darkness. That's what you want." He pulled Yugi close to him and soon with that flash they stood out on the moonlit streets of Domino City. Not a soul was around and it was only the two of them presently standing on the sidewalk. The night was quiet and it almost felt like there was a need to speak in whispers.
Yugi squeezed his eyes shut to avoid the blinding light and steadily opened them to find where they were. "You don't know?"He quickly continued on their conversation despite their change of scenery. Brimming with curiosity, Yugi couldn't help but continue.
"Persistent, aren't we?" Yami observed, causing Yugi to blush. "It's fine." He quickly assured. "I enjoy your interest." He let go of Yugi and took on his confident stance, looking down at him. "I don't know the reason for the realm of shadows. I've only been doing this for two years and I still don't know exactly the reason for everything."
Yugi bit his lip at this empty answer. "You're very mysterious!" He informed only to see Yami form a grin. It only puzzled Yugi more and it showed in his violet eyes. How could the Shadow Thief not know such a thing? "Only two years?" He added giving the tiniest of frowns.
"It seems I am my own mystery!" Yami answered with a regal laugh as if this was all just some game. He noticed Yugi's expression and soon arched a brow. "Do I disappoint you? Should I have been around for a 100 years? Stealing artifacts for over a century? It's certainly not like that." His gaze went from Yugi to the night sky above them. "There is always a Shadow Thief. I know that much. I merely hold the title for the time being."
Yugi managed a weak laugh. He felt guilty for possibly considering something like that to be true. "It doesn't disappoint me. You're just so skilled and I've heard that the Shadow Thief has been around for such a long time…I could only assume...but what happened to the last Shadow Thief?"
"The last Shadow Thief…"Yami trailed off making Yugi wonder if he would actually be able to answer this question. He could see his eyes grow serious even from behind the mask that hid them as he continued. "I killed the last Shadow Thief and inherited his skill and weaponry. It was hardly intentional."
"And who were you before?" Yugi asked interested by this newly given information. He wanted to know about the person behind the mask just as much as he wanted to know about his thieving ways.
Yami shook his head. "You need to find that out on your own." He crossed his arms as if to show he wouldn't budge on giving this information.
Yugi sighed, disgruntled by Yami's stubbornness. "How am I supposed to find out if I know nothing at all? No leads, no name, I don't even know what you look like."
"Oh? Do you want to see my face that badly?" He replied flirtatiously with a grin forming on his lips once more.
"You know what I mean…" Yugi answered shyly as he fell silent while considering if he really wanted to ask the following question. It had been locked away and running through the back of his mind all ever since it had happened. Yugi only looked up at the thief finding their eyes to meet, quickly he averted his eyes. "….Why…why did you kiss me?" He murmured in a weak voice.
"Hm?"
Yugi kept his eyes concentrated on a lamp post as he repeated. "Why did you kiss me last time?" He felt his face flush and burn for having to utter the words a second time.
"To see if you liked me." Yami answered as if it was the simplest of questions. "You didn't pull away, but I had to make sure." He only saw Yugi flush more, the poor boy was scarlet.
Yugi bit his lip again in stress. He never found himself to be drawn towards…other men. He'd always fancied the girl named Anzu who worked at the bakery across the street from his house, but Yami…there was something about him that let Yugi be drawn to him. It was hard to accept, but ever since that kiss Yugi had felt more trusting of the thief. He felt nonsensical, how could he have an attraction to someone whose face he'd never seen? He found himself lifting a hand up to Yami's disguised face. His fingers lightly traced the delicate embroidery of the mask that hid the thief's true identity. The temptation to lift the mask, to pull it away and reveal one of the many mysteries about Yami grew and the selfish desire to see the thief's face began to stir within Yugi's very being. Yugi's eyes remained a soft gaze as Yami looked down at him with deep crimson eyes.
'He trusts you' Yugi's thoughts always seemed to remind him, but he felt ever so curious as if he needed to see his identity more than ever. He shivered in a sense of thrill as he touched the thief's alabaster skin that looked so pure in the moonlight. His fingers slipped slowly under the mask but were stopped by Yami's hand. He smiled wildly before leaning forward and brushing his lips softly against the officer's in a playful manner.
"You're teasing me." Yugi accused under his breath but more so wanted to curse at himself for being so slow about taking the mask off. Had he blew his chance? He quickly felt guilty about all of it. Especially the feeling his heart was giving him. Was he stabbing the back of the police force? He was spending time with the enemy. He was kissing a criminal and yet…
"I'm not." The thief murmured letting his lips meet the others. Yugi felt his heart flutter spastically, a wave of warmth washed over his body. He separated from Yami and looked elsewhere soon realizing they were no longer in the streets of the city but in the comfort of Yugi's own living room. The once fluttering feeling went from his heart to his stomach. It was late and his mother had already gone to bed. The small house was encased in darkness for the night.
"What...H-how did you- …why?" Yugi sputtered as Yami leaned closer to him in his flustered state.
Yami smirked jovially as he touched the boyish officer's face. "You're teasing me now." He observed as he looked him in the eyes. "Tomorrow I'm stealing the Crown of Horus after it is revealed to the public, are you going to be there?" He asked and in a sense loving this game of cat and mouse he had with the police but most of all with Yugi. "I really wonder why they keep anything at that museum. I'll steal all of it."
"I'll be there…" Yugi murmured as his gaze went to his feet. Had he nearly forgotten Yami did something he despised so much? He remembered he'd be patrolling with Officer Kaiba tomorrow night. "Just be careful…"He paused, realizing he was showing concern for someone who was breaking the law. This was really tearing him apart. "I- I mean my superior officer is going to be patrolling with me. My partner was injured from that group of criminals you took down the other day so…that's why." He fidgeted feeling a little foolish for explaining so much.
Yami smirked at Yugi's obvious concern. "Are you worried for me?" He asked as he slowly pulled his gloves from his hands to reveal his pale slender fingers that were soon touching Yugi's face. "I'm touched." He added only to kiss him on the forehead as if he was a small child. Yugi of course blushed.
"I guess I am…" Yugi murmured sheepishly, feeling warmth upon his face.
"You know you are." The thief corrected with a sense of pride. "Now, don't hide your feelings. I can tell you're holding back." He flashed his perfect smile and pulled Yugi close against him. "Close your eyes."
"I'm not…I'm not holding back…"Yugi lied weakly in protest as he looked up at him for a moment out of hesitation. It was only a mere moment and then Yugi did as he was told and closed his eyes. He felt slightly uneasy as he was in wonder of what was exactly going to happen.
"Don't be scared." Yami tried to hide his melodic laugh as he cupped the officer's face in his hands. He slowly kissed him in a soft gentle manner. Yugi was surprised how gentle and caring he was about it as Yami's sweet lips remained united with his. He deepened the kiss with utmost care causing Yugi to go weak in the knees. Yugi felt himself spiraling. This was all new to him in a sense. He didn't know what to do with himself as the thief put his advancements on him. Did he kiss back? He attempted to, if not hesitantly as he allowed his hands to touch Yami's chest. Why was this so thrilling?
Yugi pulled away for a moment to breathe. "Y-You're really good at this…" He mumbled in confession, feeling shaky from the experience. He stepped back, bumping into a side table causing it to fall over. The loud noise it made when making contact with the floor made Yugi really jump.
"Your reactions are really worth it." Yami smiled at him with amusement. "I haven't even really done much with you yet" He waved a finger at him whimsically.
Biting his lip, Yugi looked to the floor. "I'm pretty new to this." He always felt he'd be very awkward in situations like these.
Yami brought his hands up and shrugged. "Don't worry. I'll take my time with you." He answered so simply that Yugi wished he really could make things work so easily. "You're worth it to me."
"Yugi?" A light flicked on from upstairs and Yugi froze hearing the footsteps from upstairs. He slowly turned his head to look at his mother who was midway down the stairs.
"Y-Yes? It's just me mom, I got home late." Yugi answered flustered and out of breath as he felt a surge of panic. "Go back to sleep."
"They are working you too hard! It's almost 2 am!" His mother nearly scolded all the while ignoring his suggestion as she came down the stairs even more until Yugi saw her completely. "You're in the dark, why didn't you turn a light on?"
Yugi whipped his head back to the direction of his secret affection only to find no one there. He sighed in relief. At least he wouldn't have to explain himself tonight. He looked back at his questioning mother and smiled wearily. "I wasn't at work, I was visiting my partner and lost track of time…I was just going to bed so I didn't need lights on…but I did hit the side table. That's probably what you heard." He lied only slightly as a great deal of it was truth.
"Well get to bed." Mrs. Mutou answered caringly as she turned to walk upstairs again.
Yugi looked around for a moment after his mother returned upstairs. Did Yami leave? It was so sudden that Yugi was feeling disappointment. He walked upstairs and to his room. When he opened the door he soon felt true exhaustion return to him. That was right, he was already so tired after leaving Jou's house, but now that hours had past he just wanted to pass out. He closed his door and collapsed on his bed. He sighed as he closed his eyes, he didn't even feel like changing into his pajamas. Sleeping like this would suffice. He opened his eyes only once and saw something sitting on the table. Yugi thought about going to look at it but his body had other plans for him. The moment he shut his eyes again he was out cold.
Augh I just don't know about this one. OTL Also I need to reply to all of the wonderful comments you've all given me. I'm really backed up right now.