Dreams of the Undead - Arc 1 - Chapter 5: A Few Weeks Later

Joey paced in front of Tea and Tristen. The three had begun to notice Yugi starting to become more withdrawn and tired. Ever since he started wearing the black outfits, he had a change in his personality to the point that they wondered where their friend went and who this was in his place. They had tried to remove the collar and cuffs from Yugi who became very defensive and angry at them. A yelling match ensued causing the three to apologise to keep the peace between them and the very unstable Yugi.

"Do you think he is self harming?" Joey asked quietly as they waited for Yugi to appear from wherever he disappeared to for half of lunch. "I can't think of any other reason why he is wearing long sleeves all the time as well as the collar and cuffs."

"Before I would say no," Tea said spotting Yugi running over to them. "But now, I'm not so sure. Tomorrow, we follow him to see what is going on." The boys agreed before happily falling into random banter with their previously missing friend.

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"I'll see you guys soon," Yugi called as he dashed out of the classroom the next day. The three nodded to each other and followed after Yugi as he made his way up the stairs to the roof. They snuck behind the storage shed up there and watched as Yugi set himself down against the fence but facing the doorway to the roof as if waiting for something.

They didn't have to wait long. The three looked worried as the Sennens made their way over to Yugi with a very unsettling look on their faces. But that was the least of their worries.

"You're late for once," Yugi called reaching up to touch his collar. "It's not often I have to wait on you two."

"Oh shut it," Atemu said pressing a finger on Yugi's collar as he knelt at Yugi's right side. "We got held up by the teacher." He undid Yugi's collar and without a second thought, Yami and he sank their fangs into Yugi's neck. Yugi's eyes widened. No matter how many times they did this, the sensation was one Yugi didn't think he would ever get use to. They licked his neck and waited.

"I'm hazing again," Yugi said softly. "Maybe the both of you at once is not such a good idea… It's like pins and needles but in my head. You sure doing this isn't killing brain cells?"

"Isis assured us that us feeding from you in this way won't cause lasting harm to humans," Yami replied rubbing circles on Yugi's back. "Hazing starting to go?"

"Slowly," Yugi replied. He tried to stand but sat back down hard. "Yeah… Not safe to move…" Atemu put the collar back around Yugi's neck. "How often are you supposed to feed?"

"If we did it proper and took the usual 2 pints… Well… You remember what happened the first time we did that…" Yugi nodded and Atemu continued. "Twice a week with the 2 pints but if you don't replenish it quickly enough, we could make you very sick."

"And making me hazy every day isn't as bad?" Yugi asked with a disbelieving snort. "You two just want an excuse to touch me more often rather than less often. I share a bed with the two of you at night, isn't that enough?"

"You know the answer to that, Yugi." Yami replied patiently.

Yugi bristled at the tone. It's like they are talking to a child who is having a temper tantrum. I'll show them temper tantrum. He stood up unsteadily but didn't fall back down. "And if I don't like that answer?"

"You can't do anything about it, Akhu." Atemu said reaching out to try and pull Yugi back down but instead received a slap on the wrist from Yugi. "You are Heba. We told you we are never going to let go of you."

"Other than remembering an ancient tune and how to play the flute without learning, I know nothing about Heba's life with you." Yugi spun on his heel to face them, his eyes flashing angrily. "I tolerate this because you promised me it wouldn't interfere with my life. The tournament is next week and I'll be in Tokyo. Were you going to stop me going because you don't want to let me go? All because of your old memory of a slave lover that I have no memories of? I'm tired of being kissed. I'm tired of being touched and molested by you two as soon as I step into that mansion. And most of all, I am tired of having to lie to my friends about everything!" His voice had risen to the point that he was now screaming at Yami and Atemu. "I'M NOT HEBA! I don't want to be touched unless I say it is ok to." He lowered his voice again before saying. "I feel like all I am to you two is a blood bag and a sex toy. If I'm not that then please give me space. I won't forget to feed the both of you but I want to come to love the both of you and feel comfortable being touched by the both of you in my own time…." He turned and took a few steps towards the door before looking over his shoulder. "Please think about what I'm saying to you this time…"

Yami and Atemu were up and holding onto Yugi's arms before he could take another step. "You are Heba!" Atemu insisted pulling Yugi down to hold him in his lap. Yami knelt down and leaned forward to capture Yugi's lips with his own. Atemu's hands made their way into Yugi's top.

Yugi's cry allowed Yami to push his head back until it was trapped against Atemu's shoulder. Atemu lowered his head to nibble Yugi's neck as the youngest of the three squirmed in their grasp trying to get free. Yami moved his knee closer, settling it right between Yugi's legs.

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Joey fought hard to contain a growl at the scene before them. Yugi had told them exactly what he thought and they brushed it away like a fly. To make things even worse, they were touching him a lot.

Yugi's cries snapped him out of his thoughts. "Enough! Let me go!" They were once again muffled by Atemu catching him in a lip lock and forcing him to slide from his position against his chest to the ground. Yami moved and traced Yugi's hips with his fingers before teasing his bare waist.

Joey turned to give his friends a pointed stare that almost screamed They're going to rape him if we don't do something! They nodded to each other before stepping out from their hiding spot. "Stop molesting my best friend!" He yelled angrily at the two.

All three jumped and Yugi took the chance to escape and skitter his way to hide behind his friends. He panted heavily, tears falling freely down his face. Never before had the vampires tried to touch him like that at school. Usually it was being bitten, recovery, then return to where his friends were waiting.

"How long have you been there?" Atemu growled as he got up from the ground. His eyes piercing into Joey's. "You don't know what we do to humans who catch us feeding."

"You can't do anything to us," Tea replied strongly. Her arms were around Yugi, trying to soothe him. "You cannot hurt another supernatural no matter how powerful you think you are."

"Supernaturals, ehh?" Yami asked with a smirk. "So you know what Yugi is then?"

"We've always known," Tristan said. He stood next to Joey as they both stood like a barrier between the vampires and Yugi. "We were asked by his Grandpa to watch over him." Yugi made an indignant squawk sound behind him. Tristan turned slightly to whisper. "He was worried that dark creatures would attack you and, without your wings, you would be defenceless."

"So you three know about me being an angel descendant," Yugi asked before sighing. "So what are you three?"

"We want to know that too," Atemu commanded with his arms folded. Yami kept a steady hand on his back trying to remind Atemu to keep his anger in check.

With a smirk, Tea leaned over and whispered in Yugi's ear. "I'm a succubus. All three of us are full blood not part and your Grandpa had your best interests at heart when he asked us to do this. He wanted you to have protectors who were also your close friends."

Yugi gave her a small smile. "You did that on purpose." he said in a mock accusing tone. Tea placed a hand on her heart with a shocked expression on her face. "But why didn't you use it on me? It would keep me closer to you."

"I don't like to use it on someone I truly like," Tea replied with a smile. They both heard Atemu growl. "Besides, you would be immune to it I think." She switched places with Tristan.

Tristan gave Atemu a smirk before leaning forward to whisper in Yugi's ear. "I'm a kelpie." Yugi's expression must of displayed a lot of confusion because he laughed and added. "Kelpies are water spirits that take the form of horses."

"Is that why you and Joey get along so well?" Yugi asked poking out his tongue in jest. "I have a feeling I know what Joey is."

"You should Yug," Joey replied with a laugh. "I've used it enough times to help you out of tight spots."

"And explains why Kaiba calls you 'pup' whenever he sees you," Yugi teased making Joey blush bright red. His smile faded away. "When did Grandpa ask you to look after me?"

"After the incident when you were about seven," Tea replied softly. Yugi's eyes flashed darkly for a second before he tilted his head curiously at her. "He felt that after that incident, you needed protection. He said your divine aura was strong for a quarter blood and you'd attract all sorts of creatures to you."

"I see…" Yugi replied softly lowering his head. "Thankyou."

Atemu and Yami watched the interaction between Yugi and his friends before asked in a loud voice. "This is all well and good that you are his protectors, however, that does not mean we can let him go."

"So we have a proposition for you," Tea said calmly. Yugi looked nervously up at his friends. He didn't want them getting hurt.

"And what is that?" Atemu asked, his arms folded. He didn't want to lose his chance to be with Yugi no matter how much the little one denied being Heba. He believed that one day Yugi would remember his past life. Part of him was concerned about the incident Tea mentioned. Yugi looked momentarily upset about it. He'd get the story from him sooner or later.

"We wish to remain with Yugi as his protectors," Joey said bluntly, earning an odd gasp/groan from Yugi. "Which means wherever he goes, we go."

"We know Yugi's wishes better than anyone other than himself," Tristan said with a smile. "We are going to keep our promise to his Grandpa to keep an eye on Yugi's safety."

"And you don't trust us to protect him?" Atemu asked angrily. "We are better able to protect him than you three are."

"I don't," Yugi said in a soft voice. It was loud enough for everyone to look at him. His friends smiled while the two vampires stared at him in shock. "I don't trust either of you as it has been made painfully clear to me that I will need protection from the both of you." Yugi stood up unsteadily and rested his hand on Joey's arm. "Can we leave now? I need to contact Kaiba about the tournament."

"As you wish, Yug." Joey replied. The three guided Yugi to the door and sent him through first, using themselves as a shield against the two vampires. "Don't come near Yugi again until he wishes it." he warned before closing the door to the roof with a slam.