The Color of Your Eyes

Welcome to my story about Seto Kaiba and Mai Kujaku!

This story was started over year ago and this upcoming year I'm going to do my very best to continue (and finish) the story. To be honest I stopped watching Yu-Gi-Oh before they went into the Pharaoh arc, so I don't know the full details how the show ended (I know the basics). I don't believe I'm going to need to know every little detail, after all I had this story planned out a years ago, so I've known what direction it was going to take.

At first I wanted to write this story to see if I was capable of romance story. I'm very happy that people were reading my story and I feel guilty since I never updated. I'm going to put my all in this story this time around

As for the future of this fic, before I had planned to write three stories. One consisting of a prequel (a Joey/Mai fic) and then a sequel(Joey/Mai/Seto love triangle) to the Color of Your Eyes. I don't think I can actually do the prequel but I am excited to see if I can do the sequel. But before I can do the sequel, I need to finish this one.

So here we go, the story of Seto and Mai, in my own words.

A bit of a side note, I'm using the Japanese names for this story. They go as follow:

Kujaku Mai Mai Valentine.
Kaiba Seto Seto Kaiba
Jonouchi Katsuya Joey Wheeler
Kaiba Mokuba Mokuba Kaiba.
Mutou Yugi Yugi Moto.
Anzu Mazaki Tea Gardner

I tend to use -sama at the end of Kaiba's name since it sounds so cool. Although it is a form or respect in the Japanese culture. Sorry if I use it too much, I just hear the -sama at the end of his name when I see the anime that it's hard not to use it.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. All copyrighted material belong to their respective owners.

Prologue

--Mai POV--

Why do I find myself here…?

A stupid question to ask… but I seem to wanting the answer to that now more than ever.

I'm a loner by nature….

….left all alone…

….not once did I ever require anyone's help. Nothing could stop me from my ambitions! Yet… how do you predict those painful memories from creeping back when you least expect it.

…Malik…

My cries went unanswered as Malik trapped me in my own mind. I could see all those around me go on, slipping from my very fingers, as I fell closer and closer in a dark abyss.

And yet, I find myself here, sitting in the middle of spectators watching a duel being played. Playing Duel Monsters seemed innocent enough at first glance, but there's more than meets the eye. It's a dangerous game, where duelist can be used as the sacrifice.

Jonouchi once asked, "What does is mean to be a real duelist?" What does it really mean? I'd thought of myself capable enough to beat Malik down, yet he overwhelmed me. I felt terror and distraught as I faced none other than The Sun Dragon of Ra. The manifestation of my own short comings… Even with Yugi and Jonouchi by side, they too were helpless against Malik's doings.

I feel angry.

Why? Why? Why? Why?!? Why!!!!!!

Jonouchi…. why?

Why do you constantly frustrate me with your presence? It's not jealousy, not hate, nor bitterness. I just… I just don't know…. You…and Yugi, you both went on without me. I was left behind. I fight my own battles! I didn't need you! But you two turned out to be the heroes.

What am I? Am I just someone who tries to reach you, but can't…?

I'll never accept that!

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Never!

Chapter 1

Those Blue Eyes…

Kujaku Mai sat quietly in her seat, while many other fans cheered in the arena. Onlookers booed and cheered on the battle that was taking place between two duelists. She watched the duel unfold before her with undivided attention.

This was a dark period in Mai's life. She'd been wandering, searching for something. Despite all of her adventures alongside Yugi and his friends, eventually she found herself alone in the end.

In the middle of the arena, two duelists were battling for the State Championship. On occasions, Mai found herself participating in these events, but lately found she wasn't satisfied with playing. In previous events, she felt she was the spectator, as she'd had been in Battle City. She would watch everyone grow stronger except herself.

The spectacle in the arena was less thrilling than Battle City. So far, the two players had been playing cards that weren't as eye-catching as God cards.

"I will play this card in attack mode" one of the two duelists declared. He placed the mentioned card in attack mode on the field, and it turned out of the one of the Harpy Lady. "Then, I'll play this magic card"

Mai's eyes fixated on the current players action. The player flipped the card, revealing her suspicions. The magic card being brought into play was Elegant Egotist.

"I call forth, the Harpy Lady Sisters, and I attack your defense monster. That will end my turn!"

Currently, the field consisted of the Harpy Lady Sisters on one side and two other monsters on the other player field.

The opponent began their turn, "My turn! Draw! I sacrifice two of my monsters to summon this card--"

Silently, Mai uttered, "…Red-Eyes Black Dragon…"

"I summon, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon! I'll also equip it this this card giving my dragon an extra 300 attack points. Go, Red-Eyes! Attack the Harpy Sisters."

With that declared attack, Mai fell into a trance. She reminisced about previous duel she had with Jonouchi, staring with the eyes of defeat.

"THE WINNER IS DUELIST, JONOUCHI KATSUYA"

She shook her head. No it's not him…

And she was correct; her mind had played a trick on her. The actual duel that unfolded in front of her was still in play… there was no Harpy Ladies… no Red Eyes Black Dragon… It was all in her mind, but the fact remained the same. It still plagued her mind…Jonouchi was now in an elite in his own right and she didn't like it that she was left behind.

Not wasting another second looking at the match, Mai got up from her seat and made her way down the row. She'd reached the aisle and turned to face the arena.

…I… I…I…I…I will A flash of Jonouchi face appeared in her mind I…I…will…definitely not lose!!!!!

With that said, she hesitated no longer and made her way up the aisle, heading towards the exit.

Before she knew it, she crashed right into a person. The collision cause Mai to lose her balance, but before falling, she'd been caught by the very same person who'd she'd ran into. The person held her tight to prevent Mai from moving.

Instead of thanking her rescuer, who'd saved her from a fall down a flight of stairs, her temper took over, "What the hell?!?"

"Kujaku… Mai?"

The rough voice startled her. She looked up to find herself being held by none other than Seto Kaiba.

"What are you doing here?" he asked her, still holding her.

Mai blushed, he had been holding her tightly up against his own body. Without another moments thought she yanked herself away and pushed him back.

"What?" she offensively questioned, Kaiba looked a bit miffed at her attidude "Get out of my way!"

Seto Kaiba took one step back and opened a way for her to get by, mockingly bowing as if she was a princess. The loud cheering of the crowd sill continued to roar as Mai pushed passed him.

Something stopped her from leaving. She'd stopped for one moment to look back at the Battle City Host.

There he stood, wearing an all white suit, with blue-collar shirt and tie. He stood at the top of the aisle, with his hands in his pocket, taking the atmosphere of the excited crowd. His poise, cool and calm.

At that exact moment, he turned to look at her. His blue eyes intensely focused on her, even through the noise and crowd.

Mai scoffed, she turned around, and went on her way.

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-made a couple of edits then what was previously written. Nothing too drastic.

-this story is based on the movie "Pretty Woman" (which I don't own either)

-I'm inspired by a lot of anime canon couples, so I might use some scenes from other animes, but in my own way and fitting to the story.