disclaimers: I do not own Yugioh and if I did, you can damn well bet that Yami Bakura would be mine. ^_^

This is Yaoi and is boyxboy love.

summary: Ryou's dieing, can he be saved?

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I TOO HAVE A HEART

Yami rubs his temples as if trying to find the correct words to voice his plan to save Ryou. I wait, unconciously checking for my hikari. He's with Yugi and Joey, giving me a little wave that I return. I don't mind the disapproving stares from the homophobic crowd and if they say anything, I'll just send them to the Shadow Realm. Finally Yami raises his crimson orbs to look me straight in the eyes. "Ryou can be saved, Bakura. However, the process...will require something more."

"What the fuck are you trying to say? Don't speak in riddles!"

"Your life force."

I blink, mouth hanging open like some damn yokel. My life force? "Explain," I say irately.

"As spirits of the Sennen Items, we yami's have the ability to give our live's to our aibou's should something happen to them. By doing this, we become trapped once again in the Sennen Items our hikari's possess. If you should do this, the Sennen Ring will be taken to another place, waiting for some other person to find it. Ryou will not be able to become the owner again and you will be seperated from Ryou forever. In doing this, Ryou will be healed."

I clench my jaw muscles, refusing to meet the pity on Yami's features. To never see Ryou again? Tears prick the corner of my eyes. I had only realized my love for him not long ago and to be torn from him? I sigh. It would happen one way or another, either he dies from cancer or I do what Yami is suggesting. Even if I am sealed in the Sennen Ring again, Ryou will be alive and he'll move on. My pain isn't important anymore. I meet Yami's questioning gaze. "I'll do it."

Yami nods. "He must truly mean the world to you for you to so selfishly give your life to save him. Bakura...I will try to my hardest to make sure the Ring goes into the hands of someone kind."

"Whatever Yami. I really dont give a fuck. I want my hikari to live and that is all that matters to me. Besides, even if the person who recieves the Ring is a complete and total bastard, I will be able to prevail knowing that Ryou is happy."

"I understand. I am going to contact Shadi this night and tell him that you have agreed. Come tomorrow, the ritual will take place."

"What of Ryou?"

"....It is up to you, Bakura. I cannot tell him what you intend to do nor can I portray your feelings for him. Good luck and I hope that everything goes right. Yugi!" Yami shouts to his smaller half, motioning for him and Joey.

I wait for the Yami-tachi to dissappear among the throngs of people. Ryou tilts his head to the side. "What is it Yami?" Of course he could see that there was a matter bothering me. This time is as good as any.

"Its nothing. Lets go for a walk Aibou."

"Um, okay."

How am I going to break this to him? I can barely contain ~my~ tears. At least he will live. We step inside Kyome park, devoid of humans. I bring Ryou's hand into mine and gently sit him beside me. "Ryou, I'm going to be leaving for a long, long time."

"What?"

"The pharoah has found a way for you to be saved. I'm going to give my life so you'll be able to live. Tomorrow night, Shaddi's going to heal you, using the life force inside of my body."

"NO!!!!" Ryou shouts, crying angrily. The sobs are hysteric and I try to comfort him but he shoves me aside. "How could you?!! Damn you Yami!" the yell pierces through the tranquil park. I wrap my arms around him, holding him still. He gives up and buries his head in my chest, weeping. "You can't do that...."

"I have to Ryou. Don't you understand? I love you and I want to save you."

"By leaving me to die with a broken heart? Is that your idea of 'saving' me?"

"Aibou, you'll be getting a full life and you'll move on. Someone will come along and sweep you off your feet, treat you the way you deserve, and love you forever."

"I dont want anyone else."

"Your going to have to accept it," I harden my voice. "I have made the deal already. There is not turning back."

"You didn't think to ask me?" Ryou raised those pain-filled eyes and my heart clenched. "You didnt think how I'd feel? I can't believe you. I love you more than anything, more than I thought possible. Please, don't leave me alone."

I reach down and wipe aside the saline drops. "I'll be in your heart, ne?"

"Its not the same! I'll want your touch, your kiss, your voice, even your beatings! Anything besides being without you."

"God-damnit Ryou. You don't think I considered this? Ryou, your young. You will find another."

"Haven't you been listening?! I only need you in my life. I dont care if I die soon because I'll be with you the day I do pass over."

I hold him closer, not wanting to continue this conversation. I can even feel his pain through our link and it heavily outweighs my own. I carress his cheek, kiss his head tenderly. I dont want to say goodbye but it has to be done. Despite Ryou's denial of falling in love again, I know he will. Besides, love doesn't last long. Does it?

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^_^ ANGST! *giggles*

next chappie: The answer to Bakura's question.

ACE OF BASE

"Always Have, Always Will"

Always have, always will

I was mesmerised when I first met you

Wouldn't let myself believe

The you could step right out of my wildest dreams

But you didn't know

That secret part of me

Until we kissed and made it open up so easily



I always have

Even when it didn't show

I always will

You know that I just wanna touch you

Whenever you're close to me

I always have

Doesn't matter where we go

I always will

You know that I just wanna show you

Just how much you mean to me

Always have, always will



Everything that you give in to

Everything you'll ever need

Is locked up somewhere deep inside of me

And you gotta know

But more importantly

You've got to stay and hold me while we live this fantasy



I always have

Even when it didn't show

I always will

You know that I just wanna touch you

Whenever you're close to me

I always have

Doesn't matter where we go

I always will

You know that I just wanna show you

Just how much you mean to me



Sometimes we try too hard to please

We should have let love come naturally

And sometimes I don't know

Just what you really do to me

That is okay

'Cause it's all part of the mystery



I always have

Even when it didn't show

I always will

You know that I just wanna touch you

Whenever you're close to me

I always have

Doesn't matter where we go

I always will

You know that I just wanna show you

Just how much you mean to me

Always have, always will