Summary: The only trouble for the young CEO of Kaiba Corp. was his unwanted thoughts for a certain blond mutt. Little does Kaiba know his troubles are just beginning, for on his way home from work something will happen that will change his life forever. Eventual Seto/Jou. Yu Gi Oh Crossover.
A/N: This fic has been written in its entirety so do not fret starting to read this and having it remain incomplete! I will update regularly!
Warnings: AU, Yaoi/Shounen Ai, Possible Angst, Crossover fic, Vampire fic, Blood and Gore, Strong Language.
Main Pairing: Seto Kaiba + Katsuya Jounouchi
Crossover Pairings:
Gundam Wing
Duo + Heero
Quatre + Trowa
Yuu Yuu Hakusho
Hiei + Kurama
Naruto
Sasuke + Naruto
The Light in the Darkness
Chapter 1
A long drawn out sigh escaped my lips as I leaned back in the desk chair, stretching my cramped arms.
I glanced at the clock as the distant voices of students started to fill the halls. I sighed once again as I gathered up the many papers scattered on my desk and nonchalantly placed them in my briefcase. As the CEO of Kaiba Corporation, I was constantly buried in mounds of paperwork. No matter what I did or how often I worked on them, they never seemed to end.
The soft click of my briefcase closing was heard as students started to enter the classroom. They walked in casually, talking amongst themselves, not even glancing in my direction.
I didn't mind. I wasn't a social butterfly and I had no desire to befriend people. I was merely in high school as a necessity. It would look bad on my corporation if its CEO didn't even have his high school diploma.
Students continued to trickle in as the warning bell sounded. Only two more minutes until class started… He would probably be late as usual.
I smiled to myself as I pictured him running through the door with Yugi and Honda close on his heels, that stupid smile on his face…
I sighed inwardly. I hated how my mind constantly kept drifting to the blond mutt. There was just something that drew me to him… Something I couldn't quite place my finger on.
A day doesn't go by where we don't get into some sort of an argument, so it's not like we get along. Yet somehow, I find myself looking forward to my confrontations with him, seeing that fire in his eyes. The fact that I can draw out such emotion from him intrigued me greatly.
I glanced at the clock again, noticing Anzu doing the same… One more minute.
As the seconds ticked down I felt my chest tighten. What if he didn't come to school today? I felt oddly disappointed at the thought.
I sighed once again, pushing the unwanted emotions away. There was absolutely no reason for me to be feeling this way, not to mention the fact that Yugi and Honda weren't here yet either. It would be unlikely for all three to miss a class. Especially since Yugi hasn't missed one yet.
I glanced over at Anzu, her brow furrowed with worry. I felt oddly uneasy looking at her concerned face, her eyes unfocused with thought.
I turned my attention up front as the teacher walked in the room just as the final bell sounded.
"Good Morning Everyone." The teacher, whose name I don't recall, said as he took a seat at his desk. He gingerly pulled out a key from his pocket, sliding it into the slot of his desk drawer. Quietly, he pulled out his attendance sheet and went through the names one by one, glancing up for every name as he went down the list.
My chest felt tight once again as he glanced at Jounouchi's empty desk before marking the 'absent' box on his list.
I ignored the feeling, directing my attention to the teacher as he stood up and placed the attendance form on his desk.
Just as he was about to begin the classroom door burst open, revealing a panting Jounouchi followed by Yugi and Honda. The teacher frowned disapprovingly at the trio as Yugi bowed nervously. Jounouchi rubbed the back of his head, the ever present smile on his face, as he apologized for being late.
The teacher sighed before dismissing them to their seats.
I couldn't help feeling relieved, but at the same time I felt even more unsettled.
What was it about him?
I watched him as he walked to his seat, his demeanor cheerful as always. He sat down heavily, glancing in my direction as he did so. Our eyes met for a split second before he quickly looked away, seemingly embarrassed to have met my gaze.
I had always marveled at the color of his eyes. They were the most beautiful honey brown. Their unusual color was immensely brightened from the sun shining through the window next to his desk.
What am I thinking! I growled inwardly as I looked away. Beautiful and Jounouchi should never go in the same sentence.
Maybe it would have been better if he hadn't showed up…
The rest of the class seemed to drag on forever.
The teacher was droning on about useless things. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Jounouchi beginning to doze off, his blond hair delicately covering his eyes.
A slight snore was heard from him as his head slowly sunk down onto the desk. The boy behind him… Otogi I think, looked nervously from Jounouchi to the teacher. The teacher, not noticing the blonde's soft snore, turned to write on the chalkboard.
Cautiously Otogi reached out and touched Jounouchi's shoulder, making the sleeping boy jump slightly.
"Sorry… Didn't mean to scare you." Otogi whispered as the blond haired boy regained his composure.
Jounouchi quietly thanked the black haired boy before turning back to the teacher, gently putting his hand on the shoulder Otogi had touched, his face slightly scrunching in pain.
I frowned as I silently watched him. I had never seen such a look on the mutt's face before.
Just then the bell rang. Immediately students jumped up from their seats and headed for the door. The teacher could barely be heard reminding the students to read chapter eight for homework over the sound of their stampeding feet.
I waited patiently for them to exit the class room; I was in no hurry to get to my next class.
I watched out of the corner of my eye as Yugi walked to Jounouchi's desk, Anzu and Honda right behind him. My frown deepened with the worried looks on all of their faces. I could hear Jounouchi tell them he was fine before getting up and heading out of the class room.
Silently I watched him go, his friends close behind him.
Something had happened… What has the mutt gotten himself into?
Quietly I got up and gathered my things. I walked out of the classroom and took a right down the hall, passing Anzu and Yugi on the way.
Anzu was quietly talking to the short spiky haired boy. I focused my attention on what they were saying as I passed.
"Why doesn't he tell someone?" Anzu asked quietly.
"I don't know, Anzu. Maybe he is scared?" Yugi replied sadly, hanging his head.
As If was even possible, my frown deepened more. The thought of anyone hurting Jounouchi made anger rise from the pit of my stomach.
I continued down the hall leaving Anzu and Yugi behind me. I couldn't risk stopping to listen. I didn't want anyone thinking the great Seto Kaiba was interested in something other than his company, let alone someone like Jounouchi.
I sighed as I entered my next class, taking a seat by the window.
It was another bright sunny day. It wasn't quite summer yet, so the temperature was tolerable. While I did prefer winter, spring wasn't so bad.
The window faced the back of the school. It was landscaped fairly well with a few pink cherry blossom trees littering the grounds.
Silently I watched the wind ruffle the pink trees, sending the delicate blossoms floating to the ground. I could hear the other students fill the classroom as the warning bell went off.
I found my mind once again drifting back to the blond haired boy.
What could have happened to him?
And more importantly why was I so worried about him?
A flash of yellow broke my thoughts. Outside, walking amongst the cherry blossom trees was Jounouchi.
I had never seen such a somber look on his face… It was like all the light was sucked out of him.
I watched silently as he continued through the trees, my chest tightening as he left my sight.
What could have possibly happened to make the happy, cheerful Jounouchi like this?
Without thinking I got up and left the classroom.
I ignored the few eyes who dared to stare at me as I walked out into the hall, the sound of my black boots echoing against the white tiles.
My heart pounded in my chest as I quickly walked down the stairs and turned down the hall toward the back exit of the school.
I didn't stop to think.
I didn't bother to wonder why I was running after him…
I didn't want to know.
I pushed open the exit doors as clean fresh spring air filled my lungs.
Without pausing I walked down the path the blond boy was traveling.
I didn't have to go far to find him. He was sitting at the trunk of a large cherry blossom tree that wasn't to far from the school. His shoulders were slumped as he hung his head down, his blond locks covering his honey eyes. The soft pink petals were gingerly falling down around him, some landing in his hair. The sunlight made him look serene… almost angelic.
As I looked at him, I found myself unable to approach, not willing to interrupt the beautiful scene before me.
I directed my gaze to the ground, regretting following him. It wasn't my place.
It's not like we were friends.
It's not like I cared about what happened to him…
I shook my head at my last thought. Who was I trying to kid?
I directed my gaze back to the blond haired boy, surprised to find his honey brown eyes looking right back at me.
My eyes widened in surprise for a split second, before I quickly placed on my mask and walked toward him.
I did care. The question was why?
"Skipping class mutt?" I asked as I approached him.
He gave me a half hearted glare.
"So what if I am? Are you skipping class Kaiba?"
I smirked at him, my cocky mask firmly in place.
"Well I saw a stray running in the garden, figured he needed someone to bring him a leash."
Jounouchi looked away from me, his fists clenching.
"I don't need your crap right now Kaiba. Please leave me alone."
I raised my eyebrow at him inquisitively; it was unlike him to avoid a fight.
"Does the puppy need a bone?" I laughed, instantly regretting my statement.
"I told you I don't want your crap right now Kaiba!" Jounouchi yelled, standing up. I stood my ground, though a bit taken back by his outburst.
"Just leave me the hell alone! "
He was facing me now; his honey brown eyes somehow a darker shade. I had never seen him so angry, and yet, so sad. Tears were forming in his eyes.
"Are you not listening? Why are you even here? You could care less about a… a mutt like me! Stop coming around me just to pick fights!"
I was at a loss for words. I had never seen such sadness in his eyes.
I couldn't even move as he turned and walked away.
"Jounouchi…" I managed to whisper, long after he had disappeared from my sight.