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Chapter Two

Jounouchi woke suddenly, groaning from the pain in his head. He sat up quickly thinking of his lover and trying to ignore his pain. He searched the room for him, remembering that the last time he saw him was when the net fished him out of the water. He blinked a few times to clear his vision. He sat on a soft bed underneath red silk sheets. The room swayed, telling him that he was still on the boat, hopefully the same one that Kaiba was dragged to. He removed the sheets with every intention to get up and find Kaiba until he saw what he was wearing. He had on a light blue tunic with a dark blue border at the bottom that had a golden leaf designs sown inside. Red jewels that looked liked rubies lined the collar of his outfit. He had gold bracelets on both arms that had a dragon engraved on them with red rubies as eyes. "What?" he said, standing beside the bed.

He didn't like that someone dressed him in the outfit obviously fitted for a king. He ignored the golden sandals beside the bed and looked around for a mirror. He found one in the large dresser. He sighed in relief seeing that his hair was still the same except it was flat against his head. He placed the mirror back and reached for the sandals being the only shoes in the room. He didn't like the tunic especially knowing he wasn't wearing anything underneath. The sandals were hard to buckle since they were stiff from obviously no use.

He walked over to the door and pulled it open. He was instantly bombarded with the smell of salt water and the blazing sun. He placed his hand just above his eyes to shield some of the light. He saw several men working; mopping, adjusting the sail or carrying various things. "My Lord," someone said, running over to Jounouchi. "You should not be out of your chambers yet," the dirty male with long black hair, beard and mustache said, pushing the blond back into the room.

"I don't want to be in here. I need to find the guy that was with me."

"We can get you whatever you need, my Lord. There is no reason for you to endure the cruelty of your last slave."

"My what? He's not my slave."

"Was he the one responsible for you being in the ocean?"

Jounouchi wanted to answer truthfully, but he feared what would happen to Kaiba if he did. "No. I wish to see him."

"That would be impossible, my Lord."

"Why?" the blond growled not liking where this was going.

"He has been sold to a man that specializes in cases such as that slave."

"I want him returned to me right away," Jounouchi said, fearing what would happen to his lover. If he had to pretend to be a king he would do it to save the brunet.

"I will see what I can do, but wouldn't you want to wait for him to be trained first?"

"No, he was fine the way he was."

"Oh no, that can't be. A sun god such as yourself deserves a slave that would never trouble you."

"What did you call me?"

"A sun god, my Lord. Was that not appropriate?"

Jounouchi couldn't believe what he heard. Was there still people on Earth that believed that the gods lived among them. "How did you know?"

"Your hair, my Lord. All gods have golden hair like yours and the slaves have brown hair."

The blond took a few deep breaths. He felt like he was in an alternate dimension or fell through a time warp. People didn't establish their status based on their hair color. Well, he would have to act like a god if he wanted Kaiba back. "Tell the captain of this ship to sail to wherever my slave was taken. I want him returned unharmed or there will be consequences."

The male paled slightly and bowed. "I will inform the captain, but we can't stop what was already done to you slave. I will personally send a message ahead of us. Please relax here in your chambers until we arrive." He quickly left the room, not wanting to anger the god more.

Jounouchi sat on the bed with a heavy sigh. Knowing Kaiba, he was already sure that he earned a few beatings, but it wasn't his fault. The way these people thought was ridiculous to their standards. "Please be okay," he thought, putting his head in his hands. He didn't want to live the remainder of his life without Kaiba. "How many days has it been?" He felt the boat turning, pleased that they were listening to him. He hated lying to them but he had no other way to save Kaiba.

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The brunet groaned, feeling all the wounds on his body aching and shivered from the cold. He felt physical and mental pain before courtesy of his stepfather, but this paled in comparison. The second he found out he was going to be used like a breeder he started fighting. There was no way he would have sex with anyone but Jounouchi. In fact, he knew he couldn't. He had tried several times with women before but he could never get an erection. He tried with other men with the same results. Jounouchi was the only one that could beat the mental pain and bring pleasure to his mind.

Kaiba moved off the cold stone floor and walked over towards the small window, attempting to keep himself covered with the small loincloth they gave him. With each step the chain around his ankle clicked and slid. He looked out over the cliff that was just beyond the window. He couldn't see the shore, but he could hear the ocean crashing against it. He didn't know exactly how long he had been there, though he was sure that if Jounouchi was able to reach him he would. He placed his head against the cold stone just has he heard a door opening and closing. He didn't feel like dealing with the man who claimed he owed him. The man smelt like rotten meat and looked like he hadn't showered in six months. Kaiba sighed and looked at himself. He probably smelt and looked the same.

The cell door opened and slammed shut. "Are you going to cooperate today?"

"Are you going to make me sleep with that woman there?"

"No. You're going to mate with her."

Kaiba sighed, hating how the man only knew the old type of language. "Then no. I will not mate with anyone but the person I was promised to."

"You keep saying that. Are you mad? Did you contract some illness in that ocean? Slaves don't have promised ones. They are only good for breeding and working. That is how the gods are born. If you will not breed you will die."

Kaiba closed his eyes and his shoulders slumped. "I'm sorry, Katsuya," he thought, wishing that he could see his liver one last time. "I will not breed, mate or sleep with anyone but the man I am promised to," he said firmly.

His captor sneered and shoved the woman that followed him to the ground. "You have until morning. If you have not done anything by then you are going to the execution block." He opened and shut the cell, storming away.

The woman looked at him after the other door slammed shut. "You must be ill. Slaves don't speak to our masters like that."

"I am no slave."

"How can that be? Your hair is brown."

Kaiba turned towards the woman. "What does my hair color have to do with my status?"

"You must have been in the water for a very long time. Do you not remember the legends?"

Kaiba sat down beside her. "Tell me."

She shook her head and pause. "My mother told me these stories. She says that gods are only born when two brown hair people mate. She says that their hair appears as gold and thus they shall be treated as gold. The slave that gives birth to the god will not be executed after her first five children but live in a paradise with other mothers."

"What about the fathers?"

"Brown hair men never stop breeding until they physically become too old then they are executed."

"Why are the brown hair people slaves and not the black?"

"Black hair people are gods with no power. They follow the gods' orders."

Kaiba ran his fingers through his hair. How could a society live like that? At least he knew Jounouchi would be fine. He would be treated like a god. His thoughts were interrupted when he felt the woman running her fingers along his chest. "No," he said softly and moved her hands away from him.

"Do I displease you?"

"It's not that."

"Do you wish for death?"

"No."

"Then why do you fight?"

"It's hard to say," he commented, not sure on how much she would understand.

"I can save you from death. Mate with me."

Kaiba frowned and moved away from her. "I can't. I'm sorry." The woman frowned and moved to the other side of the room. He wanted to save that man, but his illness had already claimed him. Perhaps it was best that they put him to death. If he were to father a god it might be evil and lead the world to ruin. She closed her eyes and chose to sleep.

The CEO watched her fall asleep leaned against the wall. He moved over to the window to watch the last day and night he had on this planet. His thoughts were that of Jounouchi. He hoped that his lover would know of his death and not search for him the rest of his life. He wished for the best for Jounouchi and Mokuba. But, most of all, he prayed that they wouldn't mourn. "Be happy, both of you," he whispered, watching the sun set before sliding down against the wall. Even though he wanted to stay awake all night thinking about his life, Jounouchi and Mokuba, he couldn't fight the call of sleep. His body was still sick and it was difficult to keep up the fight.

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Jounouchi awoke suddenly from his sleep seeing that night had fallen. He felt moisture under his eyes and wondered when he began to cry and why. The boat suddenly knocked sideways, sending him flying off the bed. He heard shouts coming from the men outside. Curious on what was going on, he opened the door. Men were running about the ship calling orders and shouting responses. The ship rocked dangerously to the side causing him to lose his balance. The man that was with him earlier ran up to him. "Take cover, my Lord."

"What's happening?"

"It's a dragon."

Jounouchi looked to the skies in disbelief. It was impossible. There were no dragons on Earth. His eyes widened as he saw a black figure open its mouth and fire poured out of it. The red eyes were the only thing that could be made out in the night sky. He heard a thunderous noise before the boat rocked again. The large dragon landed on the sail causing it to crumble under its weight. The dragon dropped to the boat, causing it to dip below the water before rising again. Men screamed and fell into the water. Jounouchi held onto the door and barely managed to hold himself up. "Red Eyes," he mumbled staring at the large body before him.

"Run away, my Lord," several people shouted but the blond was deaf to their cries.

Red Eyes lowered its head and stared at Jounouchi. He moved slightly forward, unable to believe that his favorite card was standing and breathing directly in front of him. The dragon snared and snorted, blowing smoke out of its large nostrils. "Red Eyes," he said more loudly. It was like a godsend seeing the large dragon. He could get to Kaiba faster if the dragon would allow him to ride it. "Please help me. I don't know if you are the same dragon but you've always helped me."

The dragon continued to stare before lying down in front of him. "You know me? Or do you understand? Thank you, Red Eyes. I fear something horrible is going to happen to Seto before we can arrive by ship. Will you fly me to him?" The dragon relaxed his wings, inviting the blond to sit on his back. "There is nothing to fear," he shouted to the men. "I need someone to come with me. I know we will not arrive in time."

"My Lord, it was attacking us."

"He thought you were kidnapping me," Jounouchi lied. He needed to keep the illusion going and for someone to trust the dragon enough to go with them.

The man that was always with him stepped forward. "I will go with you," he said though his body shook slightly with fear.

He nodded to him. "The rest of you will continue to follow us," he ordered, climbing onto the dragon. It was uncomfortable especially since he was bare underneath his tunic. It was difficult to get his legs secure so he wouldn't fall off and he wouldn't hurt himself, but he managed to grip the dragon slightly around the neck. The man climbed behind him. "Wrap your arms around my waist and hold on."

The man didn't move at first. Jounouchi glanced behind him. "What is your name?"

"Eric."

"Eric, grab my waist. I don't have time to waste on your traditions." Eric did as he was told and Jounouchi patted Red Eyes' neck. The dragon flapped its wings and took to the sky. Eric gasped and clung tighter to the blond. Jounouchi smiled, loving the feeling of riding his beloved card.

"It's that way," Eric shouted over the volume of the wind. He pointed to the island just on the edge of the horizon. Jounouchi patted Red Eyes' neck and pointed to the island. It flapped its wings and soared towards the land. "May I ask what the urgency is?"

"I have a feeling we were going to arrive too late and it became worse when Red Eyes showed up. It was a sign." Jounouchi gazed at the rising sun. "Hold on, Seto," he thought hoping that they would arrive in time.

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Kaiba lifted his head when he heard the door open. He was sure he only slept a few hours that night and the woman slept the whole time. The woman stirred and stared at him with a sympatric gaze. Kaiba quickly looked away, not wanting her pity. His captor came in and saw them sitting on separate sides of the room. He growled and grabbed her before storming back out of the room. Kaiba pulled himself to his feet. He took one last glance out of the window. He wanted to see the outside before he was led to his death. He turned towards the barred door and waited.

His captor walked swiftly over to Kaiba. He punched him in the cheek, causing the CEO to lose his balance. Falling on the floor, Kaiba spat out the blood he tasted. The man grabbed his hair and pulled him to his feet. "I gave you a simple order. Mate with the girl. You couldn't even do that. I have no use for a horrible slave like you. No wonder they sold you for a cheap price." He walked over to the lock on the chain and released Kaiba for a second. He grabbed the chain and walked over to the CEO, tying the chain quickly around his neck and pulled.

Kaiba gagged and staggered behind him. He seemed surprisingly calm for a man being led to his death. They walked through many candlelit corridors until the CEO found himself outside. A large group of people surrounded the area, unnerving him. He didn't think he was going to be publicly executed. His captor dragged him over to the steel pole in the center of the area. He struggled but it cut his air supply off. He was locked to the pole unable to fathom what was in store for him. He was scared even though he fought that emotion.

Pulling on the chain, Kaiba attempted to free himself. He stopped when he heard a loud roar that sounded like thunder. A large beast flapped its wings causing a strong wind to push him slightly off his feet. He tried to see what was coming but it glided in the sun, hiding it except for its large shadow. The beast landed, rocking the area slightly. He looked up and gasped, "Blue Eyes." Standing right in front of him growling was an exact copy of Blue Eyes White Dragon. He was shocked to not only see a breathing dragon but one that looked like his favorite card.

The lightning crackled along its mouth. Kaiba stood there in shock. He didn't believe he was on Earth anymore. Just as the lightning was to fire at him, a black dragon came out of nowhere and landed directly in front of Blue Eyes. It whacked the white dragon with its tail, sending the blast off track and into the air.

"Seto," Jounouchi shouted, jumping off the back of the dragon.

"Katsuya, how? What are you wearing?"

"I could say the same about you. We'll talk about everything later. Red Eyes, keep Blue Eyes at bay. Eric, which man was Seto sold to?"

Eric looked around the crowed and saw the tall black haired man he remembered was on the ship. "That man over there dressed in jewels."

Jounouchi glanced back at Kaiba for confirmation who just nodded his head. He walked over to the man. "Call your dragon off."

The man sneered at Jounouchi, but whistled the dragon off, not wanting to anger the god. He pointed behind himself. The white dragon flapped its wings and flew off. "Is something wrong, my Lord?"

"Release him."

"But, my Lord, he is damage. He won't mate."

Jounouchi sighed. He knew something like that would happen. It did take them months to sleep together. He knew of Kaiba's problem with intimacy. "I said to release him."

The man stared for a few seconds. It looked like he wanted to argue more, but he moved around the large dragon and over to Kaiba, unlocking the CEO. Jounouchi moved over to him and placed an arm around his waist, leading them to Red Eyes. "I'll get you someplace safe and comfortable." He helped Kaiba up on the dragon just as the sails to the ship he road on came within view. He looked over at Eric. "Do you know where they were going before we turned around?"

"Returning you to your palace."

"Go to the ship and tell them we will set sail in the morning. I'm going to fly for a little with Red Eyes before returning to my chambers." Jounouchi looked over at the man who held his lover captive. "He will be more than happy to host us and restock your supplies." Jounouchi climbed up on the dragon and looked over his shoulder at Kaiba. "Hold on to me." Kaiba squeezed his waist as the dragon took off. The CEO gasped at first but smiled. The sensation of soaring through the sky was indescribable. The sun glistened along the black scales of the dragon and made Jounouchi's hair shine even more. The land looked so small before it faded away into endless oceans and clouds. The ocean looked just as blue as the sky and sparkled in the flight. Everything was like a dream.

Kaiba placed his head on Jounouchi's shoulder, happy that he had a chance to experience this with his lover. He closed his eyes as the dragon dipped slightly. His stomach fluttered and chills ran through his body, reminding him that he wasn't fully healthy. "I hate to spoil this," Kaiba said softly. "But I'm getting too tired to hold on."

Jounouchi patted the arms around his waist before stroking the dragon's neck. Red Eyes seemed to understand and turned back towards the ship. He soared through the skies slowly descending as they got closer before landing on the ship, knocking it in the water.

Jounouchi slid off Red Eyes and reached up for Kaiba who grumbled under his breath about being more than capable of getting down on his own. He turned back to the dragon and petted his nose. "Thank you. Go home," The dragon whined and purred before taking off the sky again. Kaiba stumbled but the ex-duelist caught him. "You're still not well. Let's get you to bed."

Kaiba didn't fight. He knew he was still sick and it didn't help that he was bruised from the abuse he suffered at the hands of his captor. He barely remembered climbing the stairs that led to Jounouchi's room. He couldn't even tell what was in the room. The only thing he recalled was the soft bed and the warm covers.

Jounouchi watched the exhausted CEO slowly drift off to sleep. He didn't like how pale Kaiba looked when he saw him, but he also didn't want to not take him for a ride on the dragon. He didn't know if they would ever get a chance again, and he wanted to share that experience with him. He placed his hand on his forehead, relieved that he didn't feel a fever. The blond reached for all the jewelry he was wearing and took it off. If he was to care for the CEO he couldn't do it with all the accessories hanging off him.

The blond lifted the sheets slightly and slipped into bed with Kaiba. His lover turned and snuggled close to him, bringing a smile to Jounouchi's face. He ran his fingers through the dirty, brown locks trying to ease any suffering that plagued the CEO while he slept. He thanked the gods and his luck for making it in time. A few seconds later and Kaiba would have been dead. Now that they were back together they had to figure out where they were and how to get home.

The boat jerked forward. Curious, Jounouchi slipped out of bed earning a whimper from Kaiba. "I'll be right back." He glanced out the window noticing that they were sailing away. He quietly left the room and found Eric standing close to his door. "That explains why he was always with me. He must be my guard," the blond thought walking up to the man. "Is something wrong with porting here?"

"No, my Lord. The crew and the captain want to return you to your palace as quickly as possible. The captain appreciates that you saved many lives last night by taming that wild dragon and for thinking of the good of our men by allowing us to port for the day. How is your...slave?" he asked, unsure what to call the brunet that seemed damaged but a prize to the god.

"He is my lover," Jounouchi said, not pausing or ashamed of admitting that. "He is still sick from before we were found and injured from the whole encounter. Do you have any medical supplies?"

"I can send in our healer. She may be able to help."

"I can take care of him myself if you had supplies."

Eric shook his head. "All supplies are with the healer. Please return to your chambers and I will send for her."

The ex-duelist sighed. He could always tell the woman he wanted to care for Kaiba when she arrived. When he walked back into his room, the brunet was sitting up, attempting to get the knots out of his hair. "I can wash your hair for you. They are sending a healer up. I can wash you while we wait."

"A healer?"

"I know sounds old fashion. Can you move over to the chair?"

"I'm not that hurt. Are we moving?"

"Yes, and no you didn't sleep that long. The captain decided to set sail early." Jounouchi wrapped the one sheet around Kaiba. "I'm sure there's another one of my outfits around here. You can put it on after the healer."

Kaiba sighed and watched as Jounouchi lifted a heavy bucket from the corner and set it down beside him. "Yours is better than mine, but you should probably lift at the knees. I don't mind seeing your intimate parts, but I don't want others seeing them." The blond blushed and walked over for the bowel and towel that were beside the bucket.

"I would love my regular clothes. Tilt your head back."

"You and me both." Kaiba did as he was told and closed his eyes. Some days it felt better to have someone take care of him. He felt water trickling down his neck and back. His lover moved his fingers through his hair, massaging his scalp as he cleaned his hair the best he could without shampoo.

He finished cleaning the rest of Kaiba's body before a quiet knock came at the door. The brunet, quickly covered his now nude form with the sheet while Jounouchi opened the door. The healer was a small woman with long white hair and eyes that looked like emeralds. She bowed before walking over to the center of the room, carrying only a small bag. "The captain says that your lover is ill and hurt." Her eyes moved about the room looking for the person who was lucky to hold the sun god's heart.

Jounouchi walked over to Kaiba. "He was ill before we were rescued from the sea and the man he was sold to beat him. I can take care of him if you show me what medical supplies you have."

"My Lord, he is a slave," she gasped, placing her hands over his mouth and dropping her bag.

Kaiba bowed his head with a sigh. He was going to hear that a lot. Jounouchi smiled softly, trying not to yell. "He is my lover. I don't care what his hair color is."

The woman blushed again. "Oh, please forgive me, my Lord." She knelt before him placing her forehead on the floor.

"It's alright. Please rise," Jounouchi said quickly.

"I will heal your lover right away." The woman pulled out a multicolor sparkling jewel the size of her hand. She quickly walked over to Kaiba and placed her hand over his forehead. Before either of them could say anything, a bright white light flashed through the room. She took a small breath and moved away, swaying on her feet. Jounouchi gasped and helped her over to the bed.

"Are you okay?"

"Of course. Healing always drains the individual. I will be going now. Summon me if he needs additional sessions."

Jounouchi nodded and watched her leave before turning to Kaiba. "Did that really help you?"

"I think so. I don't feel any pain and I can think more clearly. What planet are we on?"

"I don't know. Dragons and magic. It seems like we are in another dimension. One where our dragons are real. How do you think we get home?"

"I don't know. Maybe there will be clues at that palace they are taking us to."

The blond sat on the bed and pulled his lover into his arms. "I thought for a second I wouldn't arrive in time. And, then, when I saw your favorite dragon ready to attack you, I lost it. I was trying not to pretend to be a god, but that seemed to be the only solution to save you."

"It was the only option. I know you don't like to lie, but there is no other way. We need answers and they listen to you."

"It should be the other way around. You are the genius."

"Stop doubting yourself. I may be more book smart but you are more street smart. You got us through so far."

Jounouchi sighed and leaned against his lover. "The next time I say we should go on vacation let's go somewhere close to home."

Kaiba smiled softly and placed his hand against Jounouchi's. He turned slightly and kissed his cheek. "I agree." He closed his eyes and pulled his lover until they were both lying down on the bed. Now that the CEO felt safe, his worries faded away for the moment allowing him to get the much needed sleep his body craved. Jounouchi sighed and watched Kaiba fall asleep. Sleep sounded like the perfect idea at the moment. He didn't know how long it would take them to reach their location, but he was sure they would wake him.

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Hopefully that chapter didn't seem too rushed. Again another week for the next chapter. Thank you all for reading. Please review.

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