Cold Case: Blue-Eyes

By Ash Kaiba

DISCLAIMER!! Don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! None of it. Nada.

Welcome to chapter 3! And Yami fries the WHOLE COMPUTER!! Thank you all who voted. Oh, when you see this /.../, it's Mokuba's spirit talking.

Chapter 3: Where to go

Victim: Mokuba Kaiba, a thirteen year-old

Evidence: a 9mm bullet found in the body; no match to guns in police department

Last seen with his older brother, Seto Kaiba, by bodyguard, Roland Smith

"They were going to spend the day together. Mr. Kaiba [Seto called the day off to help celebrate Mr. Mokuba's birthday."- Roland Smith

Eye Witness: Seto Kaiba [MISSING. ONE MONTH BEFORE CLAIMED LEGALLY DEAD.

Suspects: none

Yami sipped the green tea. Steam tickled his face as he lowered the porcelain cup. It clicked on the saucer. The folder's contents were sprawled out in front of him. The Egyptian artifact now hung around his neck. His violet eyes were dark as small rings started to appear. He rubbed his temples, praying to come up with the reason why he had that dream.

The adult looked up. One of the pictures stared at him. Mokuba's body lay in a pool of blood. Yami could see the frozen look of terror on his face. The print of the report whispered that the body was found in the park. He pushed it away. Inside, the detective felt his heart breaking. Mokuba… I will find your brother, at all costs. Yami vowed, glancing up at the digital clock. Its bright green numbers reported the time. It's still 4:37! And I can't see before of that dream.

The adult sighed. Mokuba died around 9:22, just as it was getting dark. The killer might have taken Kaiba because he saw the murder. But, what is the motive? Why did the killer target Mokuba? Did Kaiba take away something important from them? The questions repeated themselves. But, who did it? It is obvious that the eye witness would somewhere that the killer can kill an eye on him. But, where?

At that, Yami stiffened. The metallic ringing echoed in the room. Now, who on Earth would call at this hour? He wondered as stiffly rose to his feet. The bright green screen lit his path. A couple feet before the counter where it rested, Yami reached out. His heart pounded hard inside his chest. Kaiba…let be him. Please tell me that he made it to a phone. He prayed.

"Mutou's." He replied.

"Yami-boy…"

No… "Pegasus? What the hell are you doing? What made you think you could call us at this hour?"

Maximillion Pegasus went silent for a second. Then, spoke, "I thought I'd check up on you."

Yami gasped.

"It has been years since I lost the Millennium Eye, but I can still sense things. Just a minute ago, I sensed hopelessness and despair."

"I still have hope, Pegasus."

"You do, Yami-boy…"

'ONE MONTH BEFORE CLAIMED LEGALLY DEAD.'

"PEGASUS! CAN YOU SENSE KAIBA?"

"Kaiba-boy?!? Why, it's been forever since I last saw him."

"Pegasus, please…"

"I don't know, Yami-boy… I've tried to call him, but I couldn't even get him on his cell phone. That is…before I found your number."

"Thank you…"

"Huh?" Pegasus exclaimed. "WAIT A MINUTE, YAM-"

Yami placed the phone back on the charger. 26 days… 26 days is all we have to find him and solve this case.

"Yami?" A sleepy voice called out to him. "What are you doing up at this hour?"

Yami angled his head. Yugi wore his cloud pajamas. A teddy bear was in his right arm. His left fist rubbed the left eye. The taller stood there in thought.

"Who called?"

"Pegasus… He found our number and called to check on us." Yami answered.

Yugi nodded.

"Go back to bed, Yugi."

"So should you…" Yugi yawned as he went back into the bedroom.

I wish I could, partner… He thought as darkness crept into his mind.

"Yami…"

His eyes opened. Yugi peered at him. Yami smacked his lips and stretched. His partner wore his gray sweatpants and white tee shirt. Over that, the matching gray hoodie added extra protection against the morning cold. Inside the pocket, Yami noticed the outline of Yugi's badge and cell phone.

"Looks like you did get some shut eye," his partner grinned. "I'll be back by nine. If you're hungry, don't wait for me."

"Yugi, be careful."

Yugi Mutou nodded and slid the door shut behind him. Yami listened to Yugi's fading footsteps and glanced back the file. This case…and my dream… Do they go hand in hand?

The once busy sidewalks were now empty. Hardly anyone used them anymore. Advances in transportation caused the decline of walking. Yugi was about the only one. Their neighbors knew that and made sure to greet him every morning. But, his mind was focused on his partner. Something seemed to be troubling him.

His partner was up when Pegasus called. Maybe even before that. Yugi wondered all the possible reasons. Yami seemed to be acting strange…like the case was affecting him more than his partner. Yami…why are acting like this? And aren't telling me? Something is on your mind.

"I owe you for saving Mokuba."

Yugi glanced up. No one was with him, but he believed he heard someone. Mokuba… Yugi shook his head as he continued. His legs pumped, blood rushing to remove carbon dioxide. He pushed the faint whisper to the back of his mind. Whatever was in the case file, he knew that they will solve it.

Domino High School Graduation- Five years ago…

Yugi ran on the gym floor. The pearly white gown fluttered around him. His normally spiked hair was combed back and tied. Underneath, he wore a small suit. A small group stood in place. Three of them were in the same gown as him. The other had the blue gown. She turned and smiled as he approached them.

"We're out of high school, guys!"

"Hey, Yugi!" Joey Wheeler yelled.

"That's right, man." His friend, Tristan, added.

Yugi grinned as Téa smiled. Yami too joined them. He also joined their class and was able to graduate when they did. The two took each other's hand. Téa gently pecked him on the cheek. The group hugged. As they let go, Yugi's eyes fell onto Yami's…and his for that matter…rival. He could see the blue tie peeking out. The heavy Valedictorian medal hung from his neck. Startling bright blue eyes were actually warm and soft. It looks like Kaiba discarded his shell tonight. Yugi smiled.

"Hey, Kaiba!"

The head of the class turned and looked. "Yugi…"

"Just wanted to say congrats. You earned it."

"You could have gotten it if you put your mind to it." Kaiba hissed.

"Kaiba, the guys and I are throwing a sleep over at Tristan's place. You're more than welcome to come."

The eyes glowed even more, but darkened a bit. "I appreciate it, Yugi. But, I have work to do."

"On Graduation Night," the short one gasped.

"Mokuba's birthday is coming up. For six years, I was always busy on that day. I want to make it up to him this year. So, I have to catch up and get a step ahead before the seventh."

Yugi smiled, remembering the small black headed boy Kaiba called his brother. "Well, if you change your mind…"

"I can easily find where Taylor lives." Kaiba replied as he was about to walk off.

"Oh, Yugi…"

"Huh?"

"You and your other self… Do you two plan on studying all that police stuff?"

"Yup!"

For once, Seto Kaiba smiled. "Good luck. Keep in touch."

"You too, Kaiba." He whispered.

Mokuba and Seto Kaiba publicly embraced each other. The smaller boy showered his brother kisses. The most perfect form of brotherly love.

Present…

Yugi sighed. That was last time he saw the brunette.

"I guess that is what is on Yami's nerves. Ye, Mokuba?"

The tombstone didn't respond. The boy's picture was encased by the gray granite. He carried the same carefree look that Yugi remembers him always carrying. While his brother's shield was on guard. Yugi could visualize the peaceful expression on the boy's face a few feet underground. The breeze blew. Yugi shivered. His hoodie wasn't blocking the chill.

/Yugi…/

The Mutou gasped as his mind clicked in registration. "Mokuba…"

/Where's Seto? Why hasn't he come/

"Mokuba… Is your brother alive?"

/I don't know… Yugi, where is he? I feel so lost…/

"Rest, Mokuba. We'll find him."

The boy's presence slowly evaporated away, only lingering long enough for Yugi to burn the incident into his memory. When Yugi was positive Mokuba's spirit was back in the grave, he rose to his feet and dropped the red rose in front of head stone. The detective turned back to the way he came. This time, he broke into a run.

Yami and Yugi's Apartment…

Yami pored over the file. He read everything and kept doing it until something popped out at him. It was nine twenty. But, Yami knew better than to worry. He chowed down a bowl of cereal and fetched another glass of tea. Beside him was a small clipboard. Its hostage was ideas that could link his dream to this case.

"YAMI!"

The other tensed. He jumped to his feet, bumping the table and catching the tea before the tea spilled over. The door slid open, revealing the sweatiest Yugi he'd ever seen. His violet eyes, however, carried a look that Yami hadn't seen in years…concern.

"Yami, we have to find Kaiba!'

His head lowered. "I know. We have twenty-six days until Mokuba's birthday."

"What happens then?"

"Seto Kaiba will be declared legally dead."

Yami watched his partner tense. "We can't let that happen. We have to find him…so Mokuba can move on to the Afterlife!"


Please review and stay tuned for chapter 4. Now, poll number 3!

What should Pegasus wear when he pops in?

his Duelist Kingdom outfit

Yu-Gi-Oh! the Movie outfit (only difference is the black ruffle)

A pink rabbit suit made to resemble his favorite cartoon rabbit, Funny Bunny