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Johan tried very hard to keep himself from raging but he wasn't doing a good job of it. He'd never done a good job of it when someone threatened the Gem Beasts. Having them in Juudai's hands – Haou's hands – the Light's hands - did nothing at all to relax him.

Juudai pulled one of the cards from his deck and examined it. "Your little kitten creature. Ruby Carbuncle." He flicked it around so Johan could see it. "What would Hane Kuriboh think if I destroyed this, I wonder?" That sadistic smile of his. "We could find out."

Johan surged forward, eyes wide. "No! Stop it!" He would do anything to protect his family.

Only Yubel was part of the family too and Juudai's threats were aimed at them too. Anywhere he turned, he could feel danger stretching.

Juudai flipped the card between his fingers, back and forth. "You be quiet. I don't remember saying that you could speak anyway." He tapped the card against the side of his cheek. Johan hated to imagine any of the Gem Beasts so close to him.

What does he want? What am I going to have to do? He could imagine. Juudai wanted Yubel. Juudai would use him to get Yubel. He just needed to know the details to know how terrified he should be.

"I want you to duel for me. Not against me – that would kill you." Juudai's smirk didn't fail to mock Johan's fears. "But you're going to kill for me."


To Be Continued

Notes: Juudai likes to hurt people. It's the Light in him.