SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Lady: Konnichiwa Mina.

Seto: What are you planning this time?

Lady: Oh...nothing.

Seto: You suck at lying you know.

Lady: Don't rub it in.

Seto: But that's my favorite part of this mess.

Lady:*sighs* Anyway, I've decided to do something different this time.

Seto: What? Not torment anyone? Yuy!

Lady: Almost. You-

Seto: ALMOST!? What the hell do you mean by almost?!

Lady: Yugi!

Yugi: *walk in wearing a dress*Hey LD, have you seen my close? *sees Seto and blushes* H..hi Sss-seto...

Seto: *drooling*

Yugi: Um...bye! *runs*

Seto:*chases Yugi*

Lady: As I was about to say before I was so rudely interrupted, *glances at Seto* is that I'm going to start my first horror story. So I don't own any of the anime I use. Don't sue, I'm broke. Story.

Romantic Horror

Part 1

            It was a violent storm like no other before it. Lightning and thunder filled the sky. My carriage and I had been in our way to Boston when the storm started, and that had been hours ago. We were tired and with the city still miles away, we had to find a place to rest quickly. I became puzzled when the carriage drew to a halt outside very foreboding wood. I shivered. Something wasn't right about this place, and yet, that same something thrilled me at the same time. Had I not know better I would have sworn that I could see hungry red eyes looking and staring at me through the leave and dime light if the carriage.

            "Master Yugi?" My driver's call jolted me from my thoughts. I looked at my only human companion. He was my spitting image, save that he was taller and far fiercer.

            "What is it Yami? Why have we stopped?"

            "I spied a mansion though these woods. I was in forming you that we would be head through. I would suggest that you close the curtains and windows. I've heard frightening things live in this forest." Yami patted the window and gave me a reassuring smile before returning to the driver's seat. Once again the carriage started, only this time in the direction of the mansion.

            Following my driver and friends advise I closed my curtains, but only one window. It was too stuffy to close both. As time and we got closer to the mansion, the feeling of being watched became stronger. To comfort myself I bet my cat. Even though she purred at the attention, I knew she was as tense as I was.

            Then, busting through the open window, a small bat flew in circles around the cabin. I screamed as it past my head and tried to swat at it. The small thing must have been just as panicked as I, for as soon at it saw the other window it flew toward it and smacked into it. The thud it made was a loud and hard one. It lay there on the floor in pain and crying. Upon further examination, I found that it was just a baby. Carefully picking it up I stroked it to calm it. My cat hissed at. She didn't like it, for what reason I didn't know.

            "Are you all-right Master Yugi?" Yami held the door open and peered in.

            "Yes, every thing is fine Yami. Just a baby bat." I panted and held the bat so that Yami could look at it. He looked at it carefully. His eyes scrutinized it. "Can I keep it? At least until it's better?" He looked at me in amazement.

            "Why would you want to keep the filthy creature?" He half shouted. I began to pout. His eye twitched. "Fine just keep it away from me and daisy." With that he returned to his perch, and the carriage started again. I don't remember much after that, for after closing the open window, I fell asleep.

            "Master Yugi, we have arrived." Yami gently shook my shoulder. My shook my head to get rid of the grogginess. I placed the bat on my shoulder and exited the carriage with Daisy in my arms. Looking around the courtyard, I spied various statues and gargoyles. There appeared to be no sign of life anywhere in the garden. But I still couldn't shake the feel of eyes on me. Holding Daisy close to my chest, I trudged up to the door. Brushing of some of the water of my coat, I prepared to know on the doors. They were huge and ominous, they dwarfed me easily. As I lifted the heavy lion-headed knocker, the doors open wide with an eerie whine similar to nails on a chock board. I stared in aw.

            The house looked huge from the outside, but it was even bigger on the inside. Several doors were along the walls, and in the middle of the room was a huge stairway that lead to three corridors. Yami stepped in behind me, just as bewildered. There was a loud whoosh sound behind up. We had turned just in time to see the door slam with a rib-shaking slam. It was completely dark now, save for the occasional bolt of lightening. We stared at one another for a moment, Not quite sure what to do. Even though it was low, I could hear Daisy and Twitch growled. They sensed something here, and so did I. Then it was silent. Not a growl, hiss or whisper.

            "Welcome, welcome to my humble abode." A rich, clear voice cut through the silence. We turned again, and were met with piercing blue eyes. Those eyes help me in their grip. The harder I tried to tear my eyes away, the more they pulled me back. I tried to look at other parts of his face; his slender nose, his thin but firm lips, his messy brown hair, then those eyes again. My breath began to pick up and my pulse raced. If something wasn't said soon to tear those eyes away from me, I would burst. After what felt like an eternity, Yami coughed causing the eyes to look at him and not me. I let out a breath that I didn't even realize I was hold.

            "Begging you pardon, sir,"

            "Lord Kaiba." The man said calmly. Yami sighed.

            "Lord Kaiba, but my master and I were on our way to Boston when we got caught in this storm. And we were wondering if it would be any trouble for us to stay and rest our horses, at least until the storm passes." Lord Kaiba seemed to consider this for a moment before coming to a decision.

            "It would be no trouble at all. I shall have my servants go fetch you things and take them to your rooms." It was about this time that my wits finally returned to me.

            "Thank you so much, for allowing us to stay Lord Kaiba," I smiled sweetly. Lord Kaiba once again turned to me. His smile was warm and inviting.

            "No problem at all my dear," he took my hand gently in his larger one and kissed it. "You are my guest, please, call me Seto." He cupped my one hand in both of his.

            "Seto..." I tested the name out on my tongue. Some about him thrilled me and I couldn't place my finger on what.

            "And what might your name be?" He kissed my hand again, and I felt as though I would faint. His eyes looked with mine again, and I felt as if I would fall through the floor.

            "MASTER YUGI!" Yami shouted, jolting me from my daze.

            "Yes Yami?" I looked at him. Held Daisy in his arms, with a scowl. I hadn't noticed when I had dropped her. I took her from him and cradled her. "I'm sorry Daisy." I pet her and she started purring.

            "I'm sure you are tired and wish to freshen up before dinner. I shall personally show you to your rooms." I turned to Seto, and made sure to avoid his eyes.

            "Thank you very much, but-"

            "Nonsense! I insist." It was then that I noticed the candelabra in his hand. I sigh.

            "Very well." He nodded and smiled. We followed him up the stairs and down the first corridor to the right. The in the dim candlelight it appeared that the entire hall was red, and at the far end were glass doors leading a balcony. Opening a the third door, he revealed a nicely furnished room. The walls of the room were red and white. A large window seat was on the west wall. The bed was not too big, but a nice size for the room. The sheets were dark red, almost the color of blood. There was a bookcase and a small couch in the room also.

            "This is your room Yami, I hope it is to your liking?" Yami snorted, stiffened. I scowled at him for being rude to our host.

            "It is fine, thank you," he huffed. Seto smiled and turned out the room. He stopped in the doorway. "By the way, the Blue hall is off limits, those are my quarters." Then he stepped out into the hall. I had been expecting to been in the same hall has Yami, so I was quite surprised when he lead me down the center corridor. The walls were a deep purple, and instead of a window at the end, there was a door.

            "You have a very lovely home." I tried to start a small chat. "Has it been in your family long?"

            "Oh yes... It was built by them shortly after America was colonized." We stopped at the very end of the corridor, the door had a window to either side of it and was  crisp white color. I suddenly noticed a large painting hanging just above the door. There were two boys, one was tall with shoulder length brown hair, the other was much small with mounds of a shaggy black hair. What puzzled me the most about the painting was that even though they looked different both boys had the same blue eyes as Seto...

"I see that you are interested in my painting." He caught me off guard.

            "Eep! Oh..uh...yes." I blushed profusely.

            "That's all right. It a pointing of my brother, Mokuba, and I, when we were little."

            "That sweet," I took out my handkerchief wiped the side of my forehead. "Where is your brother now?" Seto's eyes seemed to become darker.

            "He died of typhoid five years ago, he had just turned ten when it got him." I bowed my head. I felt sorry for him. I was an only child, so I had no idea what it would have felt like to lose your only sibling. But I'm sure I'd know what it felt like if I were to loose Yami.

"Forgive me, for bringing up such painful memory."

            "It is not your fault." He straightened up, and unlocked the door, "This will be your room." He opened the door and I fell into silent aw. The room was beautiful. The bed was covered with lavender velvet sheets and had large fluffy looking pillows. The walls were a violet-cream color and had paintings of flowers and butterflies adorning it. Stairs lead up to large Victorian style glass doors that opened out onto a balcony, and under the balcony was a beautiful rose garden. "Do you like it?" All I could do was nod. I turned to thank him, but I had forgotten not to look into his eyes. And again I felt myself falling. I could feel the heat raising all over my body. Then every thing went black.

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            Seto caught Yugi just as he fell back. "I'll have someone wake you when dinner is ready." He picked Yugi up with ease and carried him over to the bed. Seto stared at the sleeping form of his guest. He was beautiful. Long eyelashes fluttered against flush cheeks. The tips of his tri colored hair shimmered in the faint candlelight. His head was tilted to the side, and showed off the pale, slim column of his neck. Seto licked his now dry lips. He leaned close to Yugi and sniffed in his scent. He smelled sweet. Slowly, he ran his tongue along Yugi's cheek. He tasted sweet. Seto opened his mouth and licked his long white fangs. He kissed Yugi's neck and was rewarded with soft sigh. Once again he open his mouth, and just as he was to sink his fangs into the tender flush of Yugi's neck, a high-pitched squeal broke his concentration. Seto peered to the side of Yugi's neck and found the small bat covering the spot where he was going to bite. It chattered at him in high squeaks and squeals.

 Seto looked puzzled for a moment then smiled.

            "Your right Mokuba, I should wait. But I haven't eaten in a while." It chattered at him again. "I know that, but what if-" more chatter. Seto scowled. "All-right." Seto looked at Yugi and smiled. "I suppose I'll have to thank him for helping you." Giving Yugi a small kiss on the cheek, he picked up Mokuba and left.

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TBC...

Lady: I think that turned out well, but I won't continue it unless people ask for it.

Seto: That was cruel

Lady: What? I didn't do anything to you?

Seto: I was so close to getting him and then you had to go and bring Mokuba into this.

Mokuba: You love Yugi more than me, nii-chan? *sniffles*

Seto: No, that's not what I meant. You see-

Mokuba: *runs away crying*

Seto: Mokuba! *goes after his brother*

Yugi: *hands LD five bucks* Thanks

Lady: You going to have to give him a lemon sometime you know.

Yugi: Yeah, just not anytime soon. Review please