Things That go Bump in the Night
Chapter 6
"Man, I didn't wanna get up dis mornin'. Why do we have ta have school five days week anyway?" Joey groaned as he and Yugi walked through the school halls.
"Joey, we go to school to learn things and have successful futures."
"Tch, please I can watch educational T.V. at home and get a degree online."
"Anyway, we have only one more day till Halloween!" Yugi said excitedly.
"I know, do ya have anythin' in mind for it yet?"
Yugi shook his head, "Nope; nothing in particular."
"Don't worry, we'll think of somethin'." Then the blond grew an evil grin on his face, "So Yug, how was your walk home with Yami yesterday?"
The smaller teen blushed, "Oh…um, it was great we talked the whole way."
"Doesn't seem like that's all you did Yugi."
"Okay and I hugged him to tell him thank you and he hugged back."
"Oooo Yug; I think he likes you."
"You think?"
"Think, please pal I know. If he protects you from your stalker, calls you by a nickname, and kisses your hand then it's obvious he feels somethin' towards ya."
"Maybe, but I'm not going to jump to any conclusions here. Oh and something else happened last night too."
"What's that?
"Well late last night, I felt someone kiss me on the lips. Then I woke up to a strange figure in my room with the same height and eyes as Yami except with black bat-like wings. I kept thinking it was a strange dream but the kiss felt so real and when I tried to get a better view of the figure he escaped out my window."
Joey stared in disbelief at what he just heard, "Lemme get this straight Yug, you're saying that some stranger with bat-wings came into your room and kissed you and then left without a word. That's ridiculous Yug and you say I'm paranoid."
"Oh really and this is coming from the guy who claims his crush is psychic."
"N-n-n-now that's different and he's not my crush!"
"Right and speaking of your crush, how was your walk with Kaiba?"
"Well it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be." Joey said blushing.
"Joey, you're blushing; did he do something to you?"
"Well he…uh…kissed me on da cheek then disappeared into thin air."
"Besides the last part, that was sweet and I bet you liked it."
"No! I mean…uh…it was kinda nice."
"Kind of?"
"Okay, it was nice."
"Just nice?"
"Okay, okay it was really nice! Geez Yugi, quit badgering me!"
The smaller teen smiled innocently, "That's all I wanted to know."
As they were walking, they passed their principal who was on a ladder, hanging up a banner for an upcoming event. "Morning, Mr. Ikimata." the two teens greeted in unison.
"Hello Mr. Motou, Mr. Wheeler." the principal replied.
"Watcha doin' sir?" Joey asked.
"Well I'm trying to get the end of this banner hung up but I can't tell if it's straight. Plus, I have a meeting I have to get to."
"Why don't you let us handle that so you can get to your meeting on time?" Yugi offered.
"Would you; that would be really appreciated."
"Sure thing, leave it to us." the blond answered.
Mr. Ikimata stepped down from the ladder and said, "Thank you gentlemen; now I must be on my way."
When the principal left, Joey stepped onto the ladder and got the corner of the banner and moved it to the right, "Is this straight, Yug?"
"A little more to the left." Yugi instructed.
Joey moved the corner to the right, "How bout now?"
"A little bit to the right."
The blond did as instructed, "Now?"
"Move it up a little, now to the left again."
"Up, down, left, right, geez Yug, which one is it?" the impatient blond asked.
"Alright to the…Joey, watch your step!"
"Yug, 'watch your step' isn't a direction."
"No I mean watch what you're doing!"
"Huh?" Then the amber eyed teen began to lose balance on the ladder and was about to fall to the ground till he was captured by a pair of arms.
Yugi blew a good sigh of relief as he ran to his friend, "Thank goodness; Joey are you alright!"
"I'm good and thanks for breakin' my fall, pal."
"Um Joey, I didn't save you."
The puppy turned to where Yugi was and a confused look arose on his face, "Wait a sec, Yug if you're there then who…?"
"Puppy, you should be more careful; you could've gotten seriously injured."
Amber eyes widened, 'Please tell me that's not who I think it is.' Then he turned his head to see the brunet with icy, sapphire orbs, 'I should've known.'
"What was he doing up there Yugi?" Kaiba asked the smaller teen.
"He was trying to hang up that corner of the banner when he lost his balance. Were just luckily you happened to be close by."
Then Joey stared at the brunet suspiciously, 'Yeah, a little too lucky if you ask me.'
"Good thing I was too or else he would've gotten a serious injury." Kaiba said as he helped the blond onto his feet. Then he smiled at the puppy, glad he was alright.
As he was brushing himself off, Joey felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to the brunet with a strange look on his face, "Um, you can let go of me now; I'm fine."
Kaiba gladly removed his hand from the other's shoulder as he got on the ladder to hang the banner's corner. As he did, he heard Yugi ask, "Kaiba, do you know where Yami is by any chance?"
"As a matter of fact I do; he's right behind you."
The smaller teen turned and was surprised to see the tanned, crimson eyed teen behind, "Oh Yami, you startled me."
"I'm sorry, little one I didn't mean to."
"It's alright."
"Where did you come from?" Joey asked the teen suspiciously.
"Oh I just got here not too long ago." Yami replied.
"What's with the suspicious questions all of a sudden, pup?" the brunet asked as he stepped down from the ladder.
"Yeah Joey, you've been very suspicious of these two since they got here." Yugi added.
"I'm not bein' suspicious of anyone; I was just wonderin' that's all, geez. C'mon Yug, let's get to class."
"Actually Joey, I would like to talk to Yami' you mind going on ahead?"
"Okay Yug, see ya."
As Joey was walking off, he felt another hand grab his. He turned to see Kaiba holding it. He blushed slightly red, "Um, any reason as to why you're holding my hand?"
The sapphire eyed teen smiled like he didn't mind, "I just want to escort you to your class."
"But you don't know what my first class is. Finally for the first time since we've met, I know somethin' you don't." the blond sneered.
The brunet smirked, "On the contrary, I know you're what your first class is; it's Biology."
Joey groaned, "Aw man, I knew it was too good to be true." Then he looked towards the other's direction staring suspiciously, 'One of these days, I'm gonna figure out how he does dat.'
"I've have to say, you're really persistent for a puppy." Kaiba said receiving a disgruntled look from the blond, "But trust me, I'll tell you everything when the time comes."
After hearing those words, Joey did nothing but stare at the brunet with a million questions buzzing in his head. 'What is this guy?'
"So little one, what is it you want to talk to me about?" Yami asked the smaller teen as they were walking to class.
"I know you're probably going to think this is crazy but last night when I woke up, I saw a figure that was about your height and had the same color eyes as you do."
Yami just stared at the other not surprised, 'I guess he really did see me.' "Are you sure this figure looked like me?"
"Maybe it was a dream but it felt so real. I'm sorry to talk your ear off about this Yami; you must think I'm crazy."
The taller look alike shook his head, "I don't think you're crazy little one, but sometimes our dreams become reality."
"I guess you're right and thanks for listening to me Yami."
"Like I said before anything for you, little Yugi." Yami said smiling as the other chuckled back.
Standing by the entrance to the boy's restroom, Aaron watched in rage at how his crush was acting with Yami. He gritted his teeth as he entered the restroom and walked to the mirror. "I'm so tired of that damn double-ganger being around my Yugi all the time. I want that fool gone forever and out of my way of Yugi!"
Then the jealous cerulean eyed teen heard a dark, raspy voice, "So you want to be rid of Yami do you?"
"Who's there; show yourself!" Aaron replied as he searched for the source of the voice.
"Why I'm right here, in the mirror." Aaron turned to the mirror and only saw his reflection. Then his image in the mirror began to form into the image of an older man with greasy long black hair, dark ivory eyes, pale white skin, wearing an evil grin on her face, "At last we meet face to face…Aaron."
The emerald haired teen backed away from the mirror in disgust, "How do you know my name, you ugly freak."
"Oh I've known you for a long time. You and I have a lot in common including especially our hatred of Yami."
Aaron eased closer to the mirror, "Yeah maybe, but that doesn't explain what you want with me."
"I want to help you get rid of Yami and his pathetic cousin but in my present state I'm useless."
"Why would I want your help with something I can do myself?"
"I admire your persistence, but Yami isn't the person to take likely in this kind of situation. But with my help, you'll be rid of him once and for all."
"Why should I trust you?"
"Think about it boy, with Yami gone you can have Yugi all to yourself. You do want him all to yourself do you?"
The rebellious teen smirked at the man in the mirror, "It appears you've gotten to me old man, just tell me what to do."
After school, Joey was searching for Yugi in the parking lot where they always meet. "Hmm, I wonder where Yug is." Then a thought struck him and grin grew on his face, "I bet he's wit Yami; I'm sensin' love in da air."
At that moment the blond gasped as a pair of arms wrapped around his waist pulling him towards another presence. Then he felt warm breath trickle inside his ear as a low mellow voice said softly, "I agree completely, my little puppy."
Joey jumped out of the embrace and saw Kaiba staring lovingly at him, "How many times do I have ta tell ya not to sneak up on me like dat?"
The brunet laughed at the puppy's outrageous behavior. "It's not that damn funny." Joey grunted.
"I'm sorry but you're so adorable pup, I can't help but laugh."
"Hmph…you're so full of it you know that?"
"Aren't I though?"
Joey just rolled his eyes at the other's reply. Then Kaiba became serious, "Well since we're here Joey, it's time to keep my promise to you."
The amber eyed teen turned to Kaiba with a shocked expression on his face, "Oh, uh…what promise again?"
The sapphire eyed teen was flabbergasted at the puppy's reply, "You've forgotten already; I'm talking about the promise that I would tell you about who I am."
"But I thought you said that it wasn't the time?"
"I know but I will have to tell to you eventually. As the saying goes, better sooner than later."
"Okay so what do you have to tell me?"
The brunet walked closer to the blond and confessed, "Puppy, I'm not what I appear to be to you and other mortals."
"What do ya mean by 'other mortals'?"
"I'm not human I'm immortal or what present day humans call a vampire."
Joey just stared at Kaiba shocked, "No, seriously what?"
"I am being serious, pup."
"You can't be a vampire because they don't exist. Unless you prove to me now that you are then I'll believe ya but it's just impossible."
"I knew you were going to say that." the brunet stepped back from the other. Joey watched in curiosity as bright, silver light enveloped Kaiba. He started to grow bat like wings that were the color of shining silver. The brunet's fangs grew an inch in length and his clothes changed from a suit to silver and white robes.
When the light subsided, the amber eyed teen stared bug eyed at the figure before him. This wasn't the same guy he thought he knew. "Oh my G-G-God; y-y-ou're really a…a…!"
"Yes I truly am a vampire, Joey."
"B-b-but t-t-t-hat can't be, you…yeah, I'm going to collapse now." the blond said as he fainted but luckily Kaiba caught him before he hit the ground.
"Well that could've gone better." Then the sapphire eyed vampire gazed at the unconscious teen. He marveled at the puppy's angelic face and slightly messed up yet soft looking blond hair. "I'll just stay here till he comes to. Hopefully it won't take to long."
To Be Continued…
A/N: Sorry it took so long, but this chapter is done. Tune in for Ch. 7 where all you're questions about the villain ('he') is revealed. Enjoy and remember to review. Thank ya!