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The Power Of Love
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CHAPTER 3:
Seto was walking down the hall straight to his office cursing all the way there. He was so furious that his face almost was red and little smokes were coming out of his ears. His face showed a scary expression that challenged anyone to come near him without getting hurt or dead…
All people who were looking at him, just made space for him to pass and didn't dare to disturb him. They knew Seto's temper and also they knew that by what happened a war was going to start.
Seto arrived to his office slamming the door behind him. He touched his pained cheek and lips, and by doing that, he realized his nose was bleeding.
-Curse you Muto!!! –he exclaimed walking towards his desk to get some cotton of the medical kit that always was there and never had been used… until now
-Oh! That had to hurt –said a feminine voice there on the rolling chair
Seto raised his eyes and realized a blonde woman with violet eyes, looking back at him and taking away her legs off the desk. Then she took out the medical kit.
-What do you want Mai? I'm not in the mood –said Seto while Mai stood up and walked towards him with cotton in her hand.
-How arrogant! I just want to help you! - She said putting the cotton where his nose was bleeding.
He grimaced in pain and took the cotton off her hand rapidly, walked towards his chair and sat down.
-Thanks, but no thanks –he responded grimacing a little
-Seto, when are you stopping treat me bad? You know I love you and want you… -Mai walked seductively towards him and sat down on the desk. She put her legs on his lap and rubbed his face with a hand.
-That will happen the day you leave your greed – he said while cleaning his wounds
-Look who's talking of greed! Come on Seto! You and I are the same! The gender is the only difference! –she said laughing openly
-That little brat! He's going to pay! –he exclaimed when his cheek burn a little by the medicine.
On his mind shot an image of Yami and Anzu laughing and caressing each other face, that made him growl.
-Looks like he's good fighting! He left you like a shit! –said Mai laughing- I think I will see him now, oh, he's so hot… -she said whispering the last part but it arrives to Seto's ears, and he smirked.
-Wait, Mai, I want to propose you something –he said making Mai stop and turn around
-Yes? –she said arching an eyebrow
-I want you to made Anzu and Yami separate. I want that Anzu believes that he is interested in you –he said interlacing his hands on the desk and staring directly at her
-Oh! You want Anzu get jealous and upset so you can comfort her! Ja, Ja, but, what I'm going to win with this? Besides of Yami, of course? –she said leaning on the desk and facing him
-I should gave you wherever you want
-You serious? Wherever? –she asked in disbelief
-Do you want the job or I search for someone else? –he asked, his patience running out
-Hey! Calm down! I will do it, besides, he's so gorgeous! This is going to be great! For both of us –she said kissing his lips tasting a little blood by doing that. Then she walked towards the door to carry out her plan
-JeJe, prepare Anzu to be in my arms… and you Yami –he smirked-to suffer…
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Anzu was working on her desk and she was having a little trouble with the algorithm and the compilation of the program. She cursed lightly.
-Damn! I'm stuck –she whispered raising her hands and inclining herself on her chair.
She raised her eyes to see the closer person there.
-Yami –she saw him working too on his computer, typing rapidly and on his glasses was reflected the computer's screen.
He then stopped typing and rubbed a little his hands and fingers without taking his eyes off the screen.
-I think I better ask him help or else I will be stuck here for the rest of the day –she said in a low tone and was going to approach him when an annoying voice stopped her.
-Oh! Yami! There you are!
-Mai –she thought frowning slightly her eyebrows while following her with her gaze
-Uh? –whispered Yami raising his eyes off the screen to see a blonde and tall woman run towards him and without previous advice, throw herself onto him
-Eh? –he was totally caught off guard by her action; he just stood there until Mai released her hug.
-Mai, what was that? Are you okay? –he asked searching her violet eyes but they were just simply staring at the floor
-I… I have… something to tell you… -she stammered in a whisper that Yami could barely hear
He could see that her eyes were watering slightly. It was rare to see her in that state. He always knew her by her strong will.
-What is it? What's wrong? –he started to get concerned.
He didn't consider her as a close friend, like Anzu, but Mai was his partner, and if something was troubling her, then, he will help her.
-I made a discovering… this afternoon… -she said sitting on a nearby chair next to him. Then she grabbed his hands into hers and stared at his eyes.
He confronted her gaze and could tell; by the way she was holding his hands and the strange shine on her now brilliant eyes, that it was very important. He inclined slightly his head as saying her to continue.
Anzu saw that strange hold of hands and felt a pang of jealousy. She decided to get a little close to see what was happening and she arrived to hear part of the conversation.
-I discovered I always had… love you, Yami, since the first time you got here, I have you in my heart… -she said letting go some tears while saying this.
-Ah? –Anzu mumbled freezing by that.
-Mai had just declare him her feelings? She made it seem so easy…to tell…someone you love him… -she thought closing her eyes and stepping back.
She didn't want to hear Yami declare as well his feelings too, so, she turned around and walked back to her desk, her mind becoming a mess.
Yami stretched his eyes in surprise and let out a silent gasp. He didn't have any words to say to her. Mai just stared at him tightening her grip on his hands, expecting an answer.
-I don't feel anything for her, but, how to tell without hurting her? –he thought still trying to made an answer
-I know is all so sudden, but it's what I felt. I hope you feel the same –she said putting puppy eyes to him.
-Mai… -he closed his eyes sighing a little – I appreciate what you had tell me, and I don't want to hurt you, Mai, but, I'm not- - -
-Don't say anything –she quickly put a finger on his lips stopping him of saying anything more –Not now, take some time to organize your thoughts, I know you had to have a mess right now in your mind –she said moving her hand to his neck passing by his cheek.
-Mai, I don't have my mind in a mess. My thoughts are very clear. – He said grabbing her hand and took it away of his face-I don't want you to get any hopes about this… I see you as a friend, a partner, nothing else –he said still holding her hands and waited for her answer.
-I understand –Mai said closing slightly her eyes and smiling weakly at him, he smiled back –Can you at least give me a hug? –She said timidly –It's very hard to be rejected –she finished staring at the floor.
Yami smiled warmly and gave her what she wanted. He was glad that she understood. Mai hugged him strongly getting involved in his scent.
-He smells so good… -she thought putting her nose and rubbing with her lips his neck.
She passed her arms around his waist and caressed his back.
Anzu looked again to where they were and her eyes widened slightly.
-So, he was interested in her too…-sigh-She put a hand on her chest feeling a strange sensation inside –What's this that I suddenly felt? Perhaps, is the sensation of a broken heart? –she thought lowering her gaze.
Yami decided it was enough of that hug, besides, he felt Mai was getting other idea.
-Mai, it's enough, we have to work, ok? –he said pushing her away of him and preparing to continue his work
-Ok, Yami, thanks –she said and turned around to leave
Yami just looked at her for a brief moment narrowing his eyes, and then he concentrate again on what he was doing forgetting that event in the moment.
Mai stared at Anzu's direction to see if her plan had worked. She caught Anzu staring at her but then quickly looked to other side. Mai just smirked.
-Yeah, it work- she thought and continue walking to do her job
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It was time to go to get ready for the cocktail that was taking place tonight.
-Yeah! Cocktail! Very important people are coming today! I'm anxious! –exclaimed a lively Joey to his best friends, Yami and Tristan
-Yeah! I hope that nice girls come too –Tristan exclaimed but then saw Serenity walk by rapidly
-What I'm saying?! If here are very nice girls… very nice… -he said drooling by seeing Serenity
-Stop it Tristan! You never will have a chance with my sister, so stop that already! –Joey exclaimed hitting Tristan on the head and greeting his teeth.
-And for what reason?!- Tristan confronted him lifting his fist to his chin level
-Because I'm here to stop that of happening! –Joey said getting in a fight position
-Guys! Calm down! This is not the time; we have to go now –said Yami standing between them so they didn't start a fight there.
-Ok, you are our 'reason voice' in our heads –said Joey relaxing his body
-Yes, dad –mocked Tristan smiling
Yami just chuckled, and then started to look around searching for Anzu. He spotted her on her desk still working on the computer.
-Anzu hasn't finished yet? –he exclaimed to his friends
-It seems not…well, we are going now, see you in the cocktail –said Tristan dragging Joey with him
-We are not going to wait for them? –asked a bewildered Joey to his friend
-Let them some space… -Tristan said smirking
-Oh! Yeah, of course… -Joey exclaimed understanding his friend reasons and smirked as well.
Yami stood there, gazing at his friends that were walking away and letting him alone. He turned around and saw Serenity talking to Anzu. He walked towards the two women.
-Anzu! Why are you still working? It's time to go –said Serenity crossing her arms around her breast
-I'm not finished yet, you can go ahead, I will catch you later –said Anzu still trying to get solved the damn problem of that damn program.
-If you said so, I will wait for you in my house –said Serenity and turned around. Getting down the stairs, she bumped into him.
-Oh, Yami, I thought you went with my brother and Tristan –she exclaimed recovering her balance
-Yeah, but they left me, besides I was wondering why Anzu still is working –he said to her
-She had some problem with the program… I don't know, the fact is she is not leaving yet.-she sighed-Well, see you tonight Yami. –she said and continued walking towards the exit.
Yami turned around and continue walking towards Anzu. He approached her by the back, put his head above her shoulder and whispered in all her ear.
-What's the problem?
Anzu jumped slightly on her chair by the fright he had given her, she was so concentrate that she didn't realize his presence.
-Yami! You scared me! –she exclaimed and turned her head to the side to see him
She took note of how close his lips were, her heart started to pound fast but almost immediately she remembered what had happened with Mai, and she lowered her gaze.
-It's that I'm stuck here –she said returning her gaze to the screen
-Let me see –he said taking a chair and sitting in it.
She made space for him to approach to the computer. He took the keyboard and searched for the problem. Anzu looked at his face and saw very concentrated red eyes reading all that appeared on the screen. She just observed his features, she liked when he was so concentrate.
-Why didn't you ask for help? –he said to her without taking his eyes off the screen
-I… -she remembered what happened when she was going to ask him for help. She couldn't let him know what was the real reason… - I thought I could handle it –she said simply
-There it is –he exclaimed and corrected the mistake
-Wow, I'm impress, I expended all afternoon looking for the error, and you just in five minutes found it, thanks –she said smiling –He's so intelligent, Mai is a very lucky woman… -she lowered her gaze again
Yami smiled as well and turned off the computer. He then looked to Anzu and saw sadness in her lower gaze.
-Anzu? Are you okay? –he asked narrowing his eyes a little
Suddenly she changed of mood and put a fake smile.
-Great than ever, we should get going now –she said standing up and taking her bag.
She was going to head for the stairs when she felt him grab her arm and stop her. She turned around and put a very convincing fake smile.
-Yeah? –she asked and saw his eyes with an expression that said 'you-don't-fool-me'
-What? –she asked again like if she hadn't understand his eye-message
-You don't fool me –he said staring hardly at her.
Anzu knew his message said that.
-I'm not fooling you, what reason could I possible have to fool you? –she asked like convincing herself of it.
-If you don't want to tell me, it's fine, but remember you can count on me –he said letting go her arm and walking again
-Come on –he said motioning for her to follow
-What am I going to do? Now, god knows what he's thinking I'm hiding… –she thought and followed him
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-Yugi? Yugi! –exclaimed Yami when he arrived to the apartment
-Yes? I'm in my room! –Yugi said very loudly
Yami went to his room and found a mess of room with Yugi resting in the bed and tons of cloth spread all over the floor, as well as papers and rubbish all over.
-What the hell is this mess Yugi? Clean it now! –Yami ordered while approaching and try to sit in that mess of a bed
-Yeah, yeah, later –Yugi said turning off the tv. –Is a miracle you are here early, what an honor! –he said hugging his brother strongly
-Yeah, but I have to go back in a few hours
-What? –exclaimed Yugi releasing his hug – They are squeezing you out brother, I don't want you sick for overwork.-he said worryingly
-Don't worry, tonight is going to be a meeting, it's not work –he said-Did you eat well? -he changed the subject
-Yes, I already know defend myself in the kitchen
-How's the school going?
-It's going great, I have two great friends. When you are unoccupied, then I can present them to you. –he said smiling
-Yugi, I promise you that tomorrow we will go for a walk, what do you say?
-I think is great! Can we go to that new amazing park? –he asked putting begging eyes
-To all places you want –he said smiling
-Yeah! Thanks –he said hugging him again –I'm going to call to my friends so we can go all together! –he exclaimed jumping in the bed
-Ok, now I have to change. I want this room clean before I came, is that clear? Or else, is not going to be any amazing park!
-Yes, brother, this room will be left unrecognizable!
-I hope so –he said smiling warmly to his little brother
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-Anzu! You look great! Very beautiful! –exclaimed Serenity making Anzu turn around to see her well
-Thanks Serenity, you too are great! –she said detailing her dress
-Thanks, let's go, my brother and Tristan are waiting.
The two exited the house and entered in Joey's white car.
-Finally!-exclaimed Tristan and Joey at the same time
-Why the women had to take a long time dressing? –Joey asked looking by the mirror
-But you can't say they don't look good –said Tristan drooling to the beauty of Serenity
-Stop it –exclaimed Joey to Tristan hitting him on the head
-If you are going to start fighting, then let me take a taxi –exclaimed Anzu annoyed by their actions
-Alright, let's go –said Joey starting the car and driving off towards their destination
When they got there, people were already entering in the main room.
-Wow, this is so full –exclaimed Serenity
-Yeah! –said Tristan –should I lead to a honorable lady to the lounge?-said Tristan extending his arm for Serenity to take
-Of course –she giggled and accepted his offering
Joey just made a gesture towards Tristan that said 'Any-wrong-move-and-I-kill-you' and then offered his arm for Anzu to take.
Both walked towards the lounge and waited for the cocktail to start.
-Oh! Joey, hi! –a girl waved her hand towards Joey
-Nina! Hi, you look great! –he said hugging his friend
-Thanks, you too. Come, I want to present you a friend –she said motioning him to follow.
-Anzu, I'm right back –he said to her and then followed Nina.
-Yeah, of course –she sighed
Anzu stared to all the guests, she didn't know anyone. She decided to go out for some time. There were so many people she felt suffocate.
She went out and inhaled the cold air of the night. It was so fresh and calm. The breeze softly caressed her face and made her hair move a little. She then heard the noise of a car approaching. She raised her eyes and saw a beautiful black car that parked on the entry. She recognized immediately who the car was.
Yami got out of the car and closed the door lightly, then put the alarm. He walked towards the entry and stopped at the stairs. He spotted Anzu looking back at him, wearing a white beautiful stretch dress that reached her knees, with white gloves and elegant silver boots with a silver purse and a brilliant necklace that made her blue eyes shine brightly, her make-up made her seem wonderful.
His eyes widened by her sight.
-She looks more than beautiful… she looks like a goddess…
He snapped out of his trance and continued walking the stairs to meet her. She saw him in his black tuxedo, he looked more than gorgeous.
-He looks like a god…
-Hi, Anzu! Wow, I'm impressed, you look so beautiful –he said offering his arm and snapping her out of her thoughts.
-Thanks, you look so good too –she said blushing a little and taking his arm
-Thanks –he said smiling widely at her
Both of them entered in the room and Richard, the director, was already welcoming and giving thanks to all people. His speech didn't last long and finished with a 'enjoy the cocktail'.
All were talking and those who were interested in business were already taking cards in the matter. This cocktail was a cover to made alliances and conspiracy against the other academies. Yami see it in that way.
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Seto was guiding Pegasus into a more private space so they could talk calmly without interruptions. Pegasus with a red wine coup on his hand started the conversation.
-Well, Kaiba, here we are. What do you want to talk first?-asked him moving the coup and drinking some of the wine.
Kaiba crossed his arms around his chest and answered.
-Tell me all about that project of yours. I want to know if it is worthy of my time –he finished waiting for his answer
-Trust me, it is very worthy… -he smiled drinking again and preparing his voice for the explanation
-A few months ago, my archaeologist team discovered a book buried within the sands of Egypt. More specifically inside a great pyramid that sink in the desert when they took the book –he paused a little drinking more wine and Seto just arched an eyebrow –The book was in a strange language and by the pictures, I could tell it had rituals of some kind. It was impossible for me to know because of the language, so I decided to keep it locked. But, weeks later, four strangers came to me asking for the book. By their appearance I deduced they were Egyptians. I wasn't sure if I should give them the book but they explained they could understand its language. An idea shot through my mind.
-So, you decided to pay them for translate it, in that way you could know what was it about? –asked Seto predicting what Pegasus was going to say. He just arched an eyebrow.
-Exactly! You know Kaiba, we have more in common than you think –he said drinking more wine
-Continue
-Well, they did it. The book had a lot of steps to do what they known as 'millennium items'.
-Millennium items? What's that? –asked Seto getting more interested
-An ancient legend said that a greatest pharaoh used the book to create these items so they could help him stop the evil of that time, but after created them, he discovered that they were too dangerous because within them laid huge powers that the one who possessed at least one of the items could dominate an entire continent! –said Pegasus lively
-How many are them?
-They are seven items in total
-And what this pharaoh did about it?
-He commanded his priests to destroy them and destroy the book as well because that power in wrong hands could be catastrophic.
-And what happened, because you have the book, right? –he asked still a little sceptical.
-It happened that one of the priest of the pharaoh betray him and didn't let the book destroyed, he keep it in that pyramid hoping one day he could create again these items, but that day never came. And now in this time, the items will be resurrected like in five thousands years ago, it's not exciting?-exclaimed Pegasus laughing softly
-I still don't believe much in that fairy tale you had told me –said Seto drinking some of the cocktail.
-Don't be so sceptical Seto. It's true, the fact is that we have a problem
-What is that?
-The seven items are already created. They have the form of an eye, a scale, a key, a rod, a ring, a necklace and an inverse pyramid, but they are strangely inactive –said Pegasus frowning his eyebrows
-And what are they supposed to do? –asked Seto arching an eyebrow
-Kaiba, they had to show power, to grant abilities to its owner, but they aren't doing anything, here is when your project enters.
-I think you are inventing all this. I actually don't believe you.
-You want a proof? Well then, follow me –Pegasus said standing up and walking towards the laboratory section.
Seto followed him narrowing his eyes. Better if he's not lying or else he will know the consequences…
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A slow song started to play and some couples filled the dance area. Among them were Tristan and Serenity, with Joey closely behind them keeping two eyes on her sister while he danced with Nina. Yami stared funny at the actions of his friend.
-Joey is too much careful of his sister, don't you think? –he asked Anzu and she smiled back
-Yeah! Poor Serenity, she told me that she liked Tristan but by her brother, she didn't know what to do –said Anzu staring at her friend dancing with her other friend
-Do you want to dance? –he asked extending his hand for her.
She looked at his extended hand and took it softly.
-Sure
They walked toward the center of the dance floor and Yami passed his arms around her waist and she embraced his neck tenderly. Then, they started to dance moving with grace at the song's rhythm.
She felt so good dancing with him that she enjoyed all the single moments in the dance. He too, was thinking the same.
-I think I have to adjust to just be friend of him, and nothing more…-she thought sadly hugging him tightly.
-Her body is so fragile and at the same time she is so strong, that is what I like of her, I like it very much. –he thought bringing his mouth near her ear and almost touching her neck with his lips.
-Are you having fun? –he asked inhaling her delicious scent
She raised her head to meet his eyes, considering he was taller than her, and smiled softly at him.
-It's the greatest time of my life –she said
-It's mine too –he said smiling too.
Out of the corner of his eyes he saw a tall man walking away with a white haired man. Yami focused his attention on the men and keep staring intently with a pensive face. Anzu noted it.
-What's wrong? –she asked turning to look to where he was
-I had just saw Seto walk with Pegasus towards the laboratory section –he said still looking in that way
-Come on, we have to follow –Anzu said grabbing his hand and abandoning the dance floor running towards the laboratory section.
Yami went ahead and guided her by the halls without letting go of her hand. They arrived to a closed door that had a familiar sign.
'Laboratory V'
-This is not the laboratory you said you saw those strange figures? –she asked in a whisper and Yami nodded.
-Yes, this is. –he said and they heard some voices on the other side
-Look at them, now you believe me? –Anzu recognized the voice as Pegasus
-Now I see you weren't lying. –Yami frowned his eyebrows recognizing Seto's voice
-All we have to do is merge that energy you are experimented with these items to see if finally they could awake. That is what is left of the project. We are close now. –said Pegasus
-I hope you don't forget what you promise me –said Seto
-Don't worry, one of these items will be yours and you should have wherever you want! Ja Ja Ja –exclaimed Pegasus. Footsteps echoing through the room and went towards the door Anzu and Yami were glued listening.
-Come on! –whispered Yami grabbing Anzu and pushing her into the service room where he previously had hide of the strangers.
He pushed her against the wall of the narrow room and pressed himself into her. They heard the footsteps suddenly stop outside the service room and Yami tuned his ears to listen something.
-Did you hear that? –he heard Seto ask Pegasus
They stayed still without making any sound or move. Anzu was totally frightened by Seto who was to discover them. Suddenly she felt something walking on her neck. It was a cockroach.
Yami realized it and quickly throw it away of her but he saw that Anzu was about to scream. All was so fast that he couldn't think of other way to stop her of screaming.
She couldn't hold the pressure of that animal and Seto outside that she was about to scream when something stop her. Yami had kissed her.
She felt the heat rising in the room immediately. Her heart pounding fast and the sensation of his lips into hers made her think this was not a dream, it was the reality. Yami was going to pull away and wait for the smack he was sure would come after this, but, he was surprised to know that Anzu was actually reciprocating the kiss and was doing it more deeply he had thought.
-It most be nothing, come on –said Pegasus walking away followed by Seto. Soon all in the hall was quiet.
They broke the kiss for some air. Both of them were agitated and the hot that was rising in the room made them separate. Anzu stared at his eyes and he stared at the floor embarrassed.
-Anzu, I…
-We will talk about it later, now we have to get out of here –she said hiding her shame and the blush it had formed and approached to the door. Carefully she poked her head in the hall to see if there was someone.
-Come on –she said gently and took his hand motioning him outside into the hall
Yami approached the laboratory door and took out a card from his tuxedo. He passed the card on the door and it opened silently.
-Do you have an access to this door? –she asked
-Yes, I knew this card hadn't expired yet. –he said walking into the laboratory.
-Search for something odd –said Yami while looking through the files and equipment that were there.
Anzu looked around and spotted a box behind one of the bookcase. She approached silently and opened the box.
-Yami? I think I have found something –she exclaimed staring at Yami who immediately arrived where she was kneeling and kneeled himself.
-What's that? –she asked taking one of the golden items.
-I… don't know –he said taking the one with pyramid-shape like.
A soon as he took it the eye in the center of it started to shine brightly.
-What's happening? –asked Anzu frightened by the strange light coming out of the item
Yami couldn't say a word; he was in shock staring directly at the shining eye. He then felt the world spinning and Anzu's distant voice screaming.
-Yami!!
Then he knew no more.
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