Tenshibabe: (hiding from behind a rock) so this is something new…It has been festering in my notebook so I am typing it. Is it too late to considered my valentines day submission? lol well I hope ya'll enjoy my post-valentines day story ^_^ Enjoy!
Summary: AU: A spur of the moment decision changes the lives of Yami and the new student Bakura; whose lives are inexplicitly thrown together; and thus begins to shape their destiny.
Pairings: Darkshipping (eventually), Bakura/OC (don't worry), Marik/OC, Seto/OC, Yugi/? (If I told u I'd ruin the surprise).
Disclaimer: So here it is…I do not own anything related to YuGiOh, other that the few posters and manga. The Sato siblings are mine, created for the purpose of being in this piece of fiction, as well as The White Dragon. So well they're mine.
A/N:
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Tsukinai Aisuru
Chapter 1: The White Dragon
It was nearly noon in the city of Domino, Japan. Despite it being the pinnacle of the weekend lunch hour, there were no sign of the boisterous student life that usually populated the streets during their two day leave of government enforced education. Nope, none 'cept for one…
A tri-colored, leather clad figure raced through the nearly deserted streets of his neighborhood. Running through his mental checklist, to ensure he had everything he needed from his cell phone to his house keys; said teen dashed around a bend, squinting further up the road trying to pinpoint the location of his best friend, well his slowly getting irritated best friend, Marik Ishtar.
As the teen rounded the corner, Marik looked up, giving the aforementioned teen a look at clearly stated where-have-you-been!
"Yami, we should have left ages ago, if I'd known you'd be this late, I wouldn't have skipped out on Nia's offer of lunch, you know how I enjoy Nia's cooking." Marik ranted throwing Yami his other helmet. Yami glared back at his annoyed friend.
"Well Sor-ee it's the weekend and Jii-Chan has got me in the shop this week, I had to bargain with him to let me take the afternoon off. Since Yugi's coming home tomorrow, I had to clean the place top to bottom this morning." He finished, hoping onto the awaiting motorcycle, joining Marik.
"Man, your parents must've been really upset with you to send to work; what did you do to get 'em this stoked?"
"Some thing about me learning the value of money after I maxed out the credit card they gave me on new clothes and Seto's new gaming system…even though he could have given it to me for free" Yami pouted at that thought.
Marik laughed, "Yeah, that sound's just like him, but really I didn't think that system cost thaat much; or was it that your small shopping trip that turned into a splurge?" the absence of a reply from Yami led him to believe it what the latter. Smirking now Marik added, "Well as long as you made it, Seto would have killed you then me; if we missed this" Marik said rolling his eyes as he sped off down the streets of Domino.
Today was important; in fact it was the day that Seto Kaiba was to open his latest venture 'The White Dragon.' The blue eyed, dragon-obsessed, multi-millionaire had created the ultimate hangout for any teen to spend their free-time. With eight floors, the place was big enough to hold half of Domino; two floors for arcade gaming purposes, equipped with food courts on each. Another two floors containing rooms for private gatherings, a bar and dance floor for the older crowd, a floor holding a mini theatre and two arena's one for Duel Monsters and another for Dungeon Dice. Including indoor and outdoor sports utilities; for those parents who would undoubtedly complain.
'Seto really out did himself with this one' Yami thought to himself as the two friends neared the site where the opening was held.
After successfully parking his bike in the VIP parking lot, a smug looking Marik made his way back over to where Yami stood trying in vain to see over the huge crowds blocking the entrance to the massive building. Although the ribbon hadn't been cut yet, there was about the entire teen population of Domino, and then some swarming the front entrance, giving the two friends a hard time in trying to pinpoint the location of the blue-eyed brunette that owned the joint.
"Do you see him?"
"Me! You're taller; I should be asking you Marik!"
"Oh yeah…hm, there!" The blonde shouted, grabbing onto his shorter counterpart and pulling him through the crowd.
Seto glared angrily at the two, as they came barreling through the masses.
"Where have you two been? I had to postpone the opening for another thirty minutes," The brunette was practically seething; and Marik chose wisely not to point out the angry twitch adorning the CEO's left eye.
"Hey, we're here now, so chill after all you owe me a duel in that fancy arena of yours so lets open this place up!" Yami smoothed over, the ribbon was cut, and the White Dragon was officially open for business.
Later that evening…
The three friends sat around the bar, recalling the events of that afternoon.
"Well as long as Seto's paying we'll have the most expensive drinks on the menu" Yami ordered, smirking, after all the bet was that whomever lost the had to buy the others drinks for the rest of the evening.
"You both act as if your broke, yet your families are loaded, if anything I'd say you two were a couple of moochers," Seto quipped.
Marik rolled his eyes, "Your just upset because Yami beat you five to nil, yep at those numbers you'd still have to pay even if we were broke" the blonde finished grinning.
They continued to poke fun at the irritated CEO, even after he threatened to kick the two out.
"But you would never do that would you Seto? After such touching words at the opening ceremony…" Marik reminisced, as the CEO grumbled under his breath. The fact that he even mentioned that the main reason he built the White Dragon was "to be able to have somewhere where he and his closest friends could hang out" was what he was starting to regret, even though it was true.
"Yeah laugh it up buddy, I still can have my guards relocate you to a less secure location" Seto sneered, smirking to himself when Marik made a face at him.
"Aw you love me, shaddup" Marik grumbled turning back to his drink.
"Yeah well all joking aside, his place is really cool Seto, thanks now we really can hang out without having to be told to 'Turn down the music, you wild children"
"Or 'Big brother I wanna use the TV' and having to battle little kids for a use in your own pool"
"And the worse, 'When are you boys gonna grow up a take on some responsibility' Nag, Nag, Nag" Marik finished, making his hand do an imitation of his father. All three sighed; being from a rich family isn't all that it's cracked up to be, well at least from their families anyways.
Seto and his little brother Mokuba being adopted into Kaiba Corporation, with Seto being raised to take over the family business, left no time for his younger brother. Their adopted father Gozoburo Kaiba passed away not but three years ago and since then Seto has used every lesson learned from Kaiba Sr. to take over the company from a military power house to a top gaming company who pushes the limit of reality with the latest in holographic technology.
Yami although being born into riches, has had high expectations on his head as the son of one of the greatest lawyers to set foot on the planet. His late mother was an adventurer or as she was sometimes called a fortune-hunter. His father got remarried to Yukina Mutou, nearly ten years ago, almost four years after his first wife passed. Yukina has a son Yugi who is three years older than Yami and whose father owns a game shop just outside of the downtown area.
Marik's family is full of perfection as the youngest of three would always refer to them as. The Ishtar's came from a long line of tomb keepers and from those roots, they've relocated most of their keep into museums around the world. His father is the executive director of the city's museum and owns a couple museums himself. His mother a world renowned art critique; his elder sister walking in his mothers footsteps. His brother who coincidentally is also three years older than Marik and a close friend to Yugi, is a graphic designer- a well known one at that after doing some advertising work for Kaiba Corp and Industrial Illusions alike.
"Well at least we get to hang out here for the rest of the weekend, huh?" Seto stated, watching the crowds from their secured balcony.
"Uh-no, not I…my brother's coming home tomorrow, this time for good. He's done college and he's settling down with a place of his own. Says he wants to be independent" Yami says looking at the elevator entrance at the teenagers filling the building.
"That is a good thing right, last time I checked anyways" Seto added before taking a drink.
"It is, it's just he's going to be even busier now than before what with finding a new place, his new job and well his new life not to mention his friend that's coming back with him" Yami finished now glaring at the crowds.
"New friend?" Marik asked putting an obvious enunciation on the word 'friend'.
"Yes new 'friend'! Geeze that kind of friend apparently they already knew each other and just happened to're-connect' in college…or whatever" Yami stated angrily.
"So are you angry that Yugi's moving out, with a new friend, or are you afraid that he won't have as much time to spend with you?" Marik asked; Seto raised an eyebrow.
"I-I…I guess I'm a little of both, we used to be so close, I don't want that to change y'know" Yami sighed "So…Yuge's bringing his friend home tomorrow, and the family is going to have dinner over at Jii-Chan's, at least that's what we got planned any ways"
"Well it's not good to keep things bottled up, you gotta tell Yugi how you feel about all this. And if that doesn't work out you still got us huh?" Seto smiled slightly.
"Y-yeah were your boy's you know we got your back!" Marik grinned, punching Yami in the shoulder. Yami returned their smiles, slowly rubbing his arm.
Yami made a mental note to also thank Seto for personally looking over Yugi's portfolio, still Seto assured Yami that Yugi was a shoe in to get the job, even without his help. The fact that his brother was going to be working for one of the top gaming companies still sent chills up his spine and caused him to space out occasionally. Y'know being the game freak he is an all.
Yami now half way done with his second drink, continued to lazily watch the crowds adorning the dance floor. Marik on the other hand had drunk twice as much and as Yami, now on his fifth. Seto rolled his eyes, turning to the bartender, "No more for the blonde, he can't hold his liquor" Seto sniped, paying for Marik's drinks.
The blonde in question, glared at the brunette, who shrugged dismissively; "He's right, you can't" Yami added nonchalantly as he continued to watch the crowds, Marik groaned exasperated.
"Now that's something you don't see every day" started Yami as he watched a group of teens enter the dance floor via elevator.
"Hm, what's that?" Seto questioned, focusing on the group slowly exiting the elevator.
"It's just that I've never actually seen anybody with hair quite like that other than Ryou" Yami explained; bringing up the British teen that used to hang out with Malik.
"Hm, oh you mean Hizashi? Your brothers' friend right," (1) Seto asked looking at Marik.
Marik blinked, looking over at the group, "Y'know, I've never seen them here in Domino before, I think they're new" the blonde looked down at this half empty drink, as if willing it to magically refill.
Yami's eyes widened as the fair haired teen suddenly looked in his direction. Focusing on him with absolute accuracy; as-as if he knew Yami was watching him. The thought of such a thing sent a shudder through the gamer, but he couldn't look away, it was almost as if he was paralyzed by his look alone.
"Well that's strange, for new students to be entering school well into the year and all" Seto added lazily. Bringing up the fact that Domino High was the largest high school in the area; other than the super exclusive all girls' school which was located just outside the downtown area. Other than the college and the small university, this is why most of their seniors went abroad for higher education. (2)
The group in question consisted of a dark haired girl and a taller dark haired boy; and of course the silver haired teen that reminded them of Ryou. The three looked as if they had never been in a club before; the silver haired teen breaking his intense gaze, as one of his companions pulled on his arm; all three swiftly grabbing a free seat as soon as one became available.
"I almost feel bad for 'em" Marik muttered to himself, watching the three teens, especially the lighter of the three.
Yami stood up, "Where're you going?" Seto asked.
Yami turned to his friends, "Let's go say hi, after all they could use some friends who know a thing or two about life in Domino," Yami started, " And besides if they really are starting at Domino, they'll need some one to show 'em the ropes and stuff" Yami stated looking at the two teens eagerly.
'Besides I wanna know what that was all about' Yami thought pensively.
"Well I suppose since we are the most popular of our peers we'd be giving them a boost in their social standings at school" Seto stated sarcastically, Yami smirked at his words, turning to Marik.
"We'll get another round of drinks alright?" said blonde turned to see that Seto had joined Yami and they both were looking at him expectantly. Marik sighed, standing up; "Well if it is for the sake of others" the other two rolled their eyes.
The trio exited the private balcony, to the main room. They only got to the bottom of the stairs before they were swarmed by the crowds.
"Seto where's your crowd control" Marik yelled over the swarm. (A/N: Like the Zuka Club from Ouran High Host Club…)
"My 'body guards' you mean…here they are" he finished just as four men in black arrived, dispersing the crowds; remaining in the room since the CEO was now occupying it. Yami sighed, returning to the task that they risked their 'cover' for.
The small group of three kept to themselves, not really noticing their surroundings, only the girl in the group noticed the three teens approaching, and indicating said 'development' to her companions. Yami, Marik and Seto stopped in front of their table; at this range their features could be distinguished.
The taller teen had shoulder length midnight black hair, with piercing silver eyes. He was dressed in black from his button up shirt to his black Nikes. The girl, possibly related, also had dark hair; with low cut bangs that nearly covered her eyes; her hair fell to her mid-back. She unlike the other, she had sparkling emerald eyes and a small smirk playing on her lips.
She wore a dark green, nearly black dress, with a silver hoodie apparently loaned to her from one of the other guys in her group since it was obviously too big on her. Sitting in between the two was a teen about their age, pale skin, and silver hair reaching slightly past his shoulders-spiky silver hair. He had dangerous blood red eyes, which surprised Yami since he had never met another with red eyes; eyes that at the moment were once again focused on him. Said teen wore a deep blue polo with dark jeans.
Yami smirked, gaining the attention of the other two at the table. "Hey how's it going, never seen you three around before, you all new here then?" Yami greeted raising an eyebrow when the guy answered for the others.
"As a matter a fact we are, we were exploring the city and came across the 'Grand Opening' of a club for teens. We decided to check it out, nice place; I take it this place belongs to one of you three hm?" he finished.
"Mind if we sit?" Marik asked, before Yami answered.
"Oh, go ahead" this time it was the girl that answered. Marik sat first, then Yami followed by Seto.
"Sooo, would ya'll like some drinks, hm?" Marik suggested, leaning forward on the table. There were a couple of muttered answers pointing to the affirmative; to which Marik grinned, calling over one of the bartenders from behind the bar across the room. After ordering drinks, two body guards stood guard at their table. Noting the addition of the guards, Yami brought up the previous question.
"You could say this place belongs to all three of us. But legally it belongs to this guy" Yami states gesturing to Seto.
Marik then realized that they haven't introduced themselves as yet. "By the way, my name is Marik Ishtar, the brunette over there is Seto Kaiba, and this guy here has many names but you can call him Yami Mutou" (3) Marik finished grinning as he watched the other in their makeshift group.
The girl smiled, turning towards Marik, "My name is Satski Satou, my brother Senri, and this is our close friend Bakura Hizashi" Satski introduced.
Yami nearly choked on his drink, Seto pulled out of his shock to help the flustered gamer and Marik had this look of disbelief written on his face.
'It couldn't really be him, could it?' Marik thought to himself. 'I thought Ryou said he was missing, possibly dead'
Satski looked worried, whilst Senri raised an eyebrow, Bakura's eyes widened.
Tenshibabe: DUN DUN DAAAAA! Thus the story begins…tell me if you like it, of course this is an AU so take a peek into my twisted mind on Microsoft Word!
(1)- 'Hizashi' yea this being an AU I had to give a name and since I didn't want to change Bakura's name I changed Ryou's last name so there.
(2) I dunno I had to make up a reason as to why all the students went to Domino High, instead of some other place. Yea…
(3) The many names thing…straight from the anime ppl. When Yami first appeared to Yugi he was all like I have many names but you can call me Yami. I couldn't resist, really I couldn't.
BTW, since this is my first AU, I wanted to make the title original…eh so Tsukinai Aisuru meaning Everlasting Love is basically two words I put together, not completely knowing the whole Japanese word play…so if you more educated readers out there know the proper wording for my title, it would be appreciated if you let me know em' Thank you!