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Fickle ([personal profile] fickle) wrote2004-10-30 05:38 am
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Procrastination hits me again!

“The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.”

Pick a pairing. Write three drabbles for that pairing, each with a different take on it: love, hate and indifference. In that order, because that’s the order they appear in the quotation. Post them in your journal, and pass this on.


See that meme? I meant to do it for psychoshipping. I really did. Instead, I ended up writing my first ever Dangershipping story/ficlet. Not even a drabble. Two full pages on Microsoft Word. I have no clue how that happened, but I'm blaming it on [livejournal.com profile] nekocutecatchan (or in other words, sneakily dedicating it to her) and posting it here.

...I'll take the meme later.

The theme that I had been trying for was love btw, in case anyone is interested in how off-base I managed to get. All critiques will be gladly accepted.



Existence.


A giggle floated lazily into the office, followed moments later by a smirking Yami no Malik and a mocking call of, “Why Se-to, working again? What a shame. I’d almost think you didn’t miss me.” The dark spirit was the only one who drawled Seto’s name in that particular manner, elongating the syllables to make it sound like a snake’s hiss followed by an axe chop.

“You’re not real.” Seto informed Yami no Malik, without looking up from his laptop. A moment later, the screen was pressed down with a deceptive gentleness, the cinnamon-golden fingers of the other boy wrapping over Seto’s slender, paler hands. The same infuriatingly relaxed laughter sounded again as Yami no Malik started to thoughtlessly bend Seto’s fingers backwards, now seated on his lap. “Silly Se-to. That is what you always say.”

“It’s just as true as the first time that I said it.” Seto coldly replied, not wincing at the feeling of his fingers being pushed to the breaking point. He refused to look at the Egyptian, instead staring at the dark wooden door from which his tormentor had entered. For that, he heard a finger snap, the sharp crack sounding even over the other’s laughter. “But Se-to, if I don’t exist, then how did that finger break?”

Changing tactics as that question was unanswerable, Seto instead reasoned flatly, “You are nothing but a part of Malik Ishtar’s mind. You cannot have a body of your own separate from him meaning you cannot be here. Hence, you do not exist.” For an answer, he received a taunting giggle and dark indigo eyes peered up at him teasingly, half-hidden by lowered eyelids. Tanned fingers deftly undoing buttons, Yami no Malik asked casually, “Does that mean I’m not undressing you?”

A silence, and the sound of heavy cloth hitting the ground with a muffled thud, the metal jingle of belts clashing against each other following. Then a stubborn, single-word reply. “Yes.”

“And that you’re not scared?” Fingers ghosting over the expanse of skin revealed, pressing against the hollow of Seto’s throat and feeling his heartbeat quicken in a way that would never be shown in his words. A curt answer, anger barely-repressed, “I don’t fear what doesn’t exist.”

Laughter sounded yet again, the golden false god sliding off the other’s lap to kneel between his legs and smirk up at him. The words that dripped off his teeth were poison-sweet, the quick flash of teeth ghostly white, seeming to almost glisten under the bright light of the office. “If I don’t exist, then obviously you won’t feel it when I do this…” A hand settled on each thigh, the gold of the bracers cold against Seto’s skin, and the psychopath bent his head after flashing the taller boy another eerie smirk.

Once more, silence fell, cold blue eyes staring steadily at the wooden door, lips pressed together in a thin line to stop any sound escaping them. Any sound at all. This wasn’t happening. There was nothing for him to feel. There was no reason for to react, because there was nothing happening for him to react to.

…and the sudden, shocked gasp that left his lips was due to him seeing a scratch on the door. Nothing to do with a clever tongue curling itself in such a manner that it tangled Seto’s very thoughts.

Again, laughter rang through the room, contaminating the very air as Yami no Malik rose to his feet, now looming over the other boy as he licked his lips, pink tongue seeming to taste the air in a snake-like manner. Wild spikes of dark golden hair covered his eyes, only the perfect cruelty of his smile showing as he guided Seto from the chair to lie over the desk instead, brown head bent to stare at the carpet. Passive. Submissive. All those things that Seto wasn’t. Which made sense. This wasn't happening, so this wasn’t Seto. Or so he told himself, with every shudder that ran through his body.

This wasn’t happening, so this wasn’t him.

Afterwards, instead of laughing, Yami no Malik half-purred as he held the other boy close to him, cradling his pretty doll within gold-laden arms. Trailing his fingers languidly over the cooling skin, he licked at the shell of the other’s ear before he spoke, “Se-to, do you still maintain that I don’t exist?”

Voice empty of all emotion, Seto answered mechanically, “You do not exist. Magic does not exist. Fairy-tales do not come true.”

Laughter. Harsh and wild and free from all constraints of sanity. All traces of playfulness disappeared from Yami no Malik’s eyes, the purple of them starting to burn like the ashes of a phoenix pyre as he tightened his grip on Seto, and cooed as a reply, “Fairy-tales don’t come true. But nightmares do.”

A hard kiss pressed upon bruised skin, “Nightmares live.”

A broken finger twisted sadistically, “Nightmares kill.”

A sudden, harsh bite at a soft shoulder, “Nightmares hate.”

A shockingly-soft whisper, cruel in its deception, “Nightmares love.”

A final, low, victorious laugh.“Nightmares exist. And I am your nightmare.”

~Fin~


The theme that I had been trying for was love btw, in case anyone is interested in how off-base I managed to get, and I wrote it over the course of three hours or so, since I kept getting distracting which might account for the different styles used. All critiques will be gladly accepted.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-16 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
.>.> Do you watch Invader Zim? *just imagined that tone being used* ^^;;

Bakura would shrug and say that he'll ask what the options are and more than likely would probably have to get rid of the child since he doesn't know much about it to begin with.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-16 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
...no, but I think that I've heard of it.

Marik would grin and go 'YES!', then cough, embarrassed at acting so happy over anything.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-16 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh... *pouts* then never mind >.>

Bakura would probably go wide-eyed and not exactly sure how he should take it - probably arch a brow and ask Marik what he would honestly do if Bakura -doesn't - let him kill the child (be it asking him not to or demanding or whatever) and he ends up having it... and then question wouldn't Marik want to have something that would in a way possibly represent him or carry on what he can't/doesn't.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-17 11:28 am (UTC)(link)
Still. Get arrogant.

Marik would point out that since he wants all things to end, the last thing that he'd want is something of his to exist to carry on his line. And also that it really will not be an issue of Bakura 'letting' him do anything - the child will die whether Bakura likes it or not. Though Marik would obviously prefer to kill it before its born than after, so that it'll have less emotional distress for Bakura.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-17 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
>.> *cough*

And Bakura would say and if things don't just end? Bakura would glare and say that if he is having the child and is in fact going to be able to give birth (*cough* mental image of Bakura in a hospital bed xD *cough* ) then he will -not- let Marik kill it...

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-17 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
C'mon. Do it. Arrogance!

Marik would answer that he'll settle for destroying/killing as much as possible. And again, he'd repeat that it has nothing to do with Bakura 'letting' Marik to do anything, and if Marik has to, he'll kidnap the kid and then kill it.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-17 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
LoL! xDD yeah right ;P Especially since right now I'm trying to do a Male Base for my edits and it SUCKS >.< can't get arrogant with stuff like this >.> and then I gotta restart soon *headdes*

Bakura would narrow his eyes and glare and Marik and say that he is -not- going to kill the child and if need be he will take the child and go somewhere so that they cannot be found and obviously not look to happy about even saying this.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-17 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, you made a journal entry that was far more IC than anything that I've ever done. That ought to count for something.

Marik would cross his arms over his chest, glare back and point out that as long as Bakura has the Ring, Marik will be able to find him. And that the kid will end up dead anyway, so Bakura should just get used to the idea.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-17 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
x.X Ne *whimpers* >.> I really /really/ liked the other entry that Marik had *has been pointing it out to friends to look at* ^^;; Ne... having you compliment the entry.. does count for something, yes.

Bakura'll tell Marik that he can spend the rest of his life trying to kill the child then, b/c Bakura's going to do what it takes to stop him... and probably pout slightly about how unfair this is... and mumble something about 'go figure'...

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-17 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
*blinks* What other entry? The one with tons of strike-outs? Hah. That really did suck. And whee for my opinion at least registering on your scale...

Marik would narrow his eyes at Bakura, suddenly smirk, then ask if the child is half-his, then shouldn't he at least be allowed to kill his half?

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
.... yes. -.- No. It didn't... of course it counts. Your opinion counts to me *shrugs* why do you think it put such a smile on my face when I woke? *shrugs* ._.

Bakura would first glare and then roll his eyes and tell him that no he cannot kill 'his half' b/c the child as a whole is either just Baku's or the both, up to Marik on if he'll either live with it or not... if not, then Bakura'll end up taking it for himself. And then just end up saying that last doctor he checked on and the one prior said that he's pregnant but that more than likely he won't be able to carry the child or have it, so more than likely it'll die anyways. Then probably mutter that Marik can be happy now.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
It did. I should know. I'm the one who RPs him :P. Whee for that making you happy then. Now let's work on arrogant?

And Marik would be tempted to ask how many doctors has Bakura asked, or pout about how he never gets told about this stuff, but instead just leave it when he hears that Bakura can't carry the child anyway. And give a relieved sigh, most likely.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
*blinks* So >.> if that's the case then that would give me more reason to say what I say about my Baku is more true than what others say, ne? :P *cough* I really liked the Marik post so hush >.> *cough* Oh yeah... arrogant... >.>;;

LoL!! I wasn't even thinking about Marik not knowing about it o.O I guess if he had actually said something Bakura would say that he would figure that Marik wouldn't wanna know unless there was something positive or what not x.X But since he wouldn't say anything, than Bakura probably wouldn't either x.X Or ask 'if he's happy now' sorta thing.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
It would, unless they've RPed Bakura as well. :P And yeah, the whole point of this is to make you arrogant - see the subject line? *points* But not a male or pregnant O_O

XD! Well, if Bakura asked if Marik was happy, then Marik would probably reply, "Yes.", smirk, then ask Bakura if he wants to have sex. With protection this time.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
*taps chin* Ahh, well in which case then I could easily say that since you know, then that could possibly even make you a better Bakura than I... sooo~ point just goes back to my original... somewhere >.>;;
Ummm....... x.X Yeah, but that doesn't mean I can't point out good things about you ;P Or your posts :P And... >.>;; Yeah... *cough* Now, I'd like to know how many people could even try to guess the conversation with that subject line xDD


That really shouldn't make me laugh xDD Bakura would say that he's still waiting for one final doctor phone call and probably smack Marik for smirking.... and then actually look like he's debating on the sex or not ;P

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
*grins* But you're the one who needs to be arrogant, not me. And I like being Marik more than I like being Bakura, well, now I do anyway :P

XD, and Bakura gave any hint at all of wanting to have sex, he'd end up being pounced... and a few steamy moments later, Marik would end up cursing as he realizes that he doesn't keep protection in the house.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
*shrugs* but the truth is still better *shrugs* Meh ._.;; *shuts up*0

LoL!!!!! Oh jeez... why can I see that image in my head. Bakura all thinking and kinda trailing off before finding himself pounced and then telling Marik to go get protection - and then stopping as he realized that he had just agreed to it.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
*blinks* And the truth is that you should be arrogant!

XDDD And Marik smirking at Bakura agreeing, but suddenly widening his eyes and swearing before pointing out that they don't have protection in the house...

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
x.x *cough* >.> *Doesn't feel very arrogant right now* ~.~

LoL!!!! And that's when Bakura would smack him in the back of the head (sorry, it just amuses me) for suggesting protection and not having any and then telling him to go get some *nods*

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Get arrogant. Do it fast. It'll make you more like Bakura :P

LOL! And Marik would gesture pointedly at his crotch and state that he is not in any condition to go anywhere until that is taken care of... then smirk and point out to Bakura that sucking him off probably wouldn't get Bakura pregnant again.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-18 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
LoL!! Perhaps. But right now, that's the only thing I can think Bakura is -.-;; *shuts up* anywho ... yeah it would.

OMFG xDDD I love Marik sometimes, I really do. o.O I just fear him and don't like that he was created how he was and thus making other things difficult *shrugs* *cough* >.>;

Bakura would arch a brow and point out that after Marik pretty much pointed out that what Bakura wants doesn't exactly matter - then why should he be the one to be taking care of... LMFAO okay - the thing in my head now, is that Bakura decides to do as Marik says, but teases him /so/ badly and asking what he gets out of it if he does -- *cough* the image in my head is very amusing >.>;; sorry.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-19 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
Bakura is? (besides Marik's uke and a very bad seme, of course :P)

*laughs* I love Marik, I just know that he would not mix well with me. At all.

...Marik's eyes would widen at that. Very, very much, and he'd probably want to snap something as Bakura, but he'd take a deep breath instead, and point to Bakura that unless it gets taken care of, he can't go get protection and without protection, they can't have sex - unless Bakura is willing to risk getting pregnant again and losing another child. And Marik would mutter under his breath that he can't even believe that they need to use protection for a reason like that.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-19 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Baku being arrogant :P and... my failing to portray him as such ^^;; *cough* LoL!!!! *dies* xDDD

x.X Dude... unless Marik had something come over him or was slightly different... to at least NOT... be completely how he is... oi... x.x it would not be good for you two to meet unless there was somehow guaranteed that something or someone would somehow be able to stop things if they got out of hand x.x Although, I wonder if Marik would be slightly amused...


*is giggling* Bakura would say that he can go get it himself and then still decide if he wants to have sex or not... and then looks almost sad-pouty at the mention of losing a child, but cover that up quickly by shrugging and adding that if the doctors are right, he's going to make sure he can't get pregnant again if it's going to be unwanted *-and the fact that he didn't want to get pregnant in the first place-*

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] fickle-goddess.livejournal.com 2004-11-19 02:08 pm (UTC)(link)
lol, yes, Bakura is arrogant, but not always. Hell, my Marik isn't exactly a complete psychopath any longer, is he?

Or if I was different. Maybe if I was willing to stay out of his way or had a masochistic streak, it would work out better. And Marik might be amused. Just because there's a little Asian girl standing up to him. Right until the moment I pounce him, he'd be amused.

LOL! Then Marik would widen his eyes and demand indignantly if Bakura is just going to leave him like this?! And maybe look a little guilty and Bakura looking sad-pouty, but point out that neither of them would make good fathers anyway.

Re: Arrogance and Malepreg

[identity profile] xinda.livejournal.com 2004-11-19 02:31 pm (UTC)(link)
>.> True... ne... I guess if I tried to come up with an explanation then that would mean I should deal with that for Bakura as well x.X Unless I want to contradict myself x.x; *slouches*

*blinks* x.x Yeah... LoL!!!! *snortsgiggles* I've got this image of you pouncing him and a too-shocked ... x.X See... I'm willing to stay out of his way :P Unless I could pounce him only if I could get away fast enough for him to not see me >.>;

LoL!! xDDD Bakura would smirk and ask him what will he get ouf of it if he doesn't - and look innocently when he does xD Hm... Bakura would question how Marik would know...

Stuff and Malepreg

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