My Little One

Yugi!

As Yugi's eyes fluttered open, he could feel a body pressed close to his. He blinks a few times before looking up at Heba's sleeping face as Heba tightens his grip subconsciously on Yugi. Yugi scoots up to get out of Heba's grasp. Aknankanon slips in as Heba grips a pillow and Yugi pulls the covers over his sleeping brother. 

"Yugi." Aknankanon addresses quietly and Yugi spins to see him, then relaxes. "Are you already up?" He asks and Yugi nods slowly. 

"I got used to getting up this early, Aknankanon." Yugi admits with a smile. "I think...me and Heba need to stay under the radar, we know royal guards attacked us so what if they're still here?" Yugi asks as Heba stirs a little. 

"Well, if that's what you want then ok. And there's no need to call me Aknankanon and you can't infront of others either." He admits and Yugi nods.

"How about...Akky?" Yugi asks and Aknankanon nods then smiles before gently pulling Yugi into a warm hug and Yugi clings to him, his head buried in the crook of Aknankanon's neck. "I missed you." Yugi whispers and Aknankanon lets him go before looking at Heba, who's starting to sit up. 

Aknankanon leaves as Yugi sits with Heba and explains what they're going to do before leaving to find both princes talking with Aknankanon. 

Yugi and Heba try to go back into the room but Aknankanon stops them and Yugi's worried. Aknankanon notices and Heba pulls Yugi to him and Yugi clings to Heba. Aknankanon's surprised but doesn't say anything as the two Princes stare. 

"Heba, is he ok?" Atem asks and Heba holds Yugi close. "Is he ill?" Atem asks and Heba shakes his head quickly and Yugi clenches Heba's shirt in his hand. 

"Shhh, Yugi." Heba whispers to Yugi as he closes his eyes tightly and tears fall. "Tell me what's wrong." Heba encourages him and Yugi nods, but then shakily points to the slave room. "Ok." Heba tells him and guides him back into the small room. 

Aknankanon turns back to his two sons and ensures they understand what's going to happen as Heba shuts the door. 

Yugi wipes his eyes once the door's shut and turns to Heba, who's concerned. Heba sits Yugi down and Yugi swallows nervously. 

"I...I saw them, Heba..." Yugi whispers and Heba tenses. "I think they still live. But why?" Yugi weeps and Heba pulls him close to his chest. "Mum and Dad are gone because of those two!" Yugi cries and Heba hushes him as the door knocks lightly. 

"Yugi. It's alright. They are surely dead - the balcony crushed them, Yugi!" Heba tries to comfort him but Yugi only panics more. "Shhhh, it's alright baby brother." Heba whispers and Yugi slowly starts to breathe normally again. 

"I-I'm not a baby!" Yugi defends and Heba smiles before wiping his eyes. "H-Heba?" He whispers and the door knocks lightly again. 

Heba goes and opens the door to see Yami and Atem. Heba looks back at Yugi, who has drawn himself into a ball, his arms wrapped around his legs. Yami sees Yugi and Heba blocks him from sight. 

"He's ok, just a little shaken." Heba tells them firmly and Atem nods, pulling Yami back a little. "He won't be able to do his tasks today, Prince Atem." Heba tells them and Atem looks at Yami. 

"It's alright. We were just telling you today the land is very quiet so we all have a relaxation day." Atem admits and Heba looks at Yugi as a slight sweat breaks out on him and Heba quickly rushes over and catches Yugi as he collapses and lies him down. "Do you need Isis?" Atem asks and Heba shakes his head as Yugi grips his shirt and Heba is pulled down. 

"We're fine. He's just asleep." Heba tells them uncertainly as Yugi pulls him closer and Heba wraps his arms around Yugi. "Well, I think he is." Heba adds and Atem leaves as Yami enters and feels Yugi's head. "Please, don't get too close." Heba warns and Yami's confused. "He'll crush you. I can stand him like this. You can't." Heba admits and Yugi pulls Heba closer. 

Yugi starts to cry in his sleep and Heba holds Yugi close.