Things That go Bump in the Night
Chapter 8
"Now, now puppy, settle down." Kaiba said trying to console the angry blond.
"You let my best pal get kidnapped by that old fart and ya have no idea where they are!"
"Let me explain, Joey," Yami began, "He must've gotten him when I was unconscious from that attack he fired at me."
"Dat's no excuse you, you, you…! What's the word I'm lookin' for?"
"Idiot?" the brunet asked the blond.
"Thank you Kaiba," Then Joey turned to Yami and yelled at the top of his lungs, "Ya stupid IDIOT! You've doomed Yug foreva!"
"Listen puppy, I understand you're upset about Yugi, but we won't be able to save him if we're standing around here."
"Seto is right; it may be my fault he was captured, but I'm going to get him back." Yami said as he walked out of the alley way, "Are you coming, Seto?"
"Certainly, it's about time we put Asema in his place." the brunet agreed.
"Hold on there!" Yami and Kaiba turned to Joey, "You two aren't gonna be the only heroes of dis story; I'm goin' too."
"You can't be serious; it's bad enough that you know what we truly are." Yami paused and stared at his cousin with knowing eyes as the brunet laughed nervously. Then he turned his attention back to the blond, "Besides it's too dangerous for a human such as yourself to go with us; you have no idea what Asema is capable of."
"Look I know the odds are against me but I'm still goin'. I gotta a bone to pick wit Aaron and don't argue wit me cause I'm going, end of discussion."
Yami sighed heavily, 'I keep forgetting how stubborn humans can be.' "Alright, just don't get in the way."
"Don't worry cousin, he'll be my responsibility." Kaiba offered.
"Okay, now let's get going." Yami expanded his ebony wings and flew into the moonlit sky.
When the brunet grew his silver wings, he turned to Joey, "Get on, puppy."
"Oh no, I don't do flying. I have a real fear of heights."
"Relax, I won't fly too fast; all you have to do is hold on tight."
"Nothing will get me to fly wit you in that high sky!"
"Okay then you won't be able to see Yugi again."
"You really know how to get ta me, don't ya?"
Kaiba smirked, "Actually, yes I do."
Joey sighed as he got on the other's back clutching his neck, "Fine, just not so fast okay?"
"Will do." the brunet said as he flapped his shining silver wings and soar in the night sky behind Yami.
On the outskirts of the city in an old abandoned factory, Aaron smiled at his prize. Yugi's wrists were being held by thick chains which were held by a single metal ring. "At last, I have my baby where no one else can have him."
"Are you enjoying your prize, Aaron?" Asema asked.
Aaron walked over to where the mirror was hung on the wall, "Yeah, thanks to you."
"Good, but now it's time to hold up your end of the bargain."
"What kind of man would I be if I didn't?"
Asema smirked, "Yes, what would you be?" Then the slayer's indigo eyes glowed bright red as a flaming red light enveloped Aaron.
The emerald haired teen noticed this strange light as he held up his hands. Then he noticed them turn a pale tan color with slightly long fingernails. His hair changed from rich emerald to black, greasy tresses, "What the hell is happening to me?"
"You didn't think I would actually help you without getting something in return, did you? You see in order to defeat Yami and Seto then I need a liable body and that's where you come in, dear boy. But don't worry your true self will remain in tact in my cursed mirror."
"You lying bastard, you won't…" Aaron was transported from his body to the mirror as Asema controlled his body with his features, "Ah, it feels good to be in a real body again. Being in that mirror was hell compared to this."
"Give me my body back, you freak!" the cerulean eyed teen cried from the mirror.
"Sorry, but it's my body now. So get comfortable; the real show is about to begin." the ivory eyed teen boasted as he fell into a dark laugh.
An hour or so later, the boys arrived at the abandoned factory. Yami and Kaiba landed on the ground with ease, "Yugi is definitely here; I can sense him."
"And so is Asema but I sense that his power has increased somewhat but I can't tell why." Then Kaiba heard low moaning. He turned to the blond whose hair was slightly messy and his eyes were bugged out, "Are you alright, puppy?"
"Y-y-yeah, I'll be fine just set me down before I see my lunch again."
The brunet chuckled as he shook his head and helped the blond to his feet. As Joey was trying to regain his composure, he heard a noise, "Um did you guys hear that or was that just me?"
"Yes I heard it; Asema must've summoned 'them'." the crimson eyed vampire said.
"I figured as much; the coward's up to his same old maneuvers." the sapphire eyed vampire replied.
"Care ta explain what you two are talkin' about; what old maneuvers?" the irritated blond asked being left out of the conversation.
"I'm pretty sure 'they'll' clear it all up for you, Joey." Yami said pointing to the closed doors. The three boys watched as these shadowy creatures rose from the ground. They were medium sized with no eyes, sharp white teeth and claws, and long pink tongues sticking out their mouths.
The puppy quivered in fright and disgust, "What the hell are those things!"
"Their shadow graspers; once they in contact with the enemy, they drain the life force of their victims dry." the brunet explained.
"Oh man!" the blond shrieked, "I'm too young and handsome to look like a prune!"
"Puppy, head for safety." Kaiba said to the blond.
"You ain't gotta tell me twice." Joey obeyed as he went and hid behind some old crates.
The dark creatures encircled the two vampires. Yami smirked showing his fang, "Seto, you know what we have to do?"
The brunet nodded, "Of course." The two vampires faded into thin air. Five of the monsters looked around confused till a blast of crimson energy was fired and were destroyed. Yami landed in the middle of the shadow graspers. The creatures charged at the spiky haired vampire. Yami fired another crimson blast of energy from his hand which caused the creatures to incinerate on the spot. "I forgot how much fun this was."
Kaiba was surrounded by the shadowy beasts as well. He smirked as the creatures cornered him waiting to strike, "What are you creatons waiting for; if you want me, come and get me."
Joey watched in suspense as the shadow graspers charged at the sapphire eyed vampire. Kaiba summoned his energy from within into a ball of white and light blue energy. From his hands, he fired a wave of lightning energy at the graspers burning them to a crisp.
The blond watched in amazement, "Wow, he's good." Then Joey noticed a shadow fiend sneak up on the unsuspecting vampire, "Kaiba, watch out!"
The brunet turned around to see a shadow grasper come at him baring its sharp teeth. Joey came out of his hiding place and punched the beast in the jaw sending it flying at the wall. Kaiba stared blankly at the stricken creature and back at the blond and smiled, "Wow puppy, I never knew you had it in you."
"Street fightin can do that do ya; now, why don't ya let me handle dese freaks. There's no reason for you two to waste your needed energy on these things." Joey said as he went face to face with the shadow graspers.
"Seto, is he really going to do this?" the crimson eyed vampire asked his cousin.
"I think he is."
"Alright uglies, bring it on!" The beasts charged at the blond. Joey dodged their attacks and punched here and kicked there. Basically the blond was having the time of his life beating these creatures up.
"In all my years, I've never seen a human fight like that." Yami stated observing the sight.
"Neither have I; but it sure is enjoyable to watch."
When Joey was done, he wiped his brow as the graspers laid below him unconscious with bruises, black eyes, (basically any injury you get when you get into fights) "Some monsters; I fought thugs tougher than them." Then the three boys heard a rustle come from behind them. They turned to see the rusted double doors open on their own accord, "I guess that means we can go in?"
"Yes, Yugi's in there; let's go." Yami stated as he ran in with Joey and Kaiba following after him.
As Asema was awaiting a good report, one of his shadow graspers appeared, "So did you destroy those imbeciles?"
The creature nervously answered the slayer in a raspy, growly language. "I see...you stupid creatures are useless!" the slayer said as he slaughtered the grasper with his sword, "I guess if you want something done right, do it yourself." Then Asema sensed someone coming his way. He smirked, "Now it's about time I show those pathetic creatures whose superior."
"Hey Yami, how much further till we find Yug?" Joey asked as he and the two vampires were running to their destination.
"We're almost there, he's just beyond this corridor."
As they were running, they came across a lighted opening in the distance. Once they entered it, they were in a room that was lighted with candles. "I never took Asema for being an interior decorator." Kaiba said.
"Hey guys, look over dere!" Joey said pointing to the back of the room.
Yami and Kaiba turned to where the blond was pointing and saw Yugi hanging by wrists in chains with his eyes closed. "Yugi!" Yami cried as he ran to the captive teen with the others following him.
When they got to him, Joey said, "Yug, Yug, c'mon man wake up!" but the smaller teen didn't reply, "Is he okay, you guys?
"He's alright puppy, he's just unconscious." the brunet informed as he checked Yugi's pulse.
"That's good, I was beginning to worry." Yami said.
Then something shiny caught Joey's eye. Beside Yugi was a faintly familiar mirror hanging on the wall. The amber eyed teen observed it carefully till he heard, "Puppy, what's the matter?"
"Hey Kaiba, doesn't this mirror look familiar to you two?"
Both vampires observed it closely as well and their eyes widened, "That's Asema's mirror!" Yami said in shock.
"Oh yeah that's why it looked so familiar. Hey wait, why do you guys look ya saw a ghost?"
"It's just, we can't sense Asema's spirit in the mirror anymore." the sapphire eyed vampire informed.
Joey thought about this and said, "Wait a sec, if he's not in the mirror then that mean he's…"
"In my body." a mysterious voice said from the mirror.
"Is it just me or did that mirror just talk?" the amber eyed teen asked.
"I'm in the mirror, you idiot!"
"Wait a minute," Yami began, "that sounds like Aaron."
"Because it is Aaron, Captain Obvious."
The three boys saw that it was Aaron trapped within the glass mirror instead of Asema. "So it is true; he's taken over your body, huh human?" Kaiba asked.
"Yeah, that double crossing body snatcher tricked me."
"Yes he has a tendency to do that. You were foolish to trust him." Yami said.
"It serves ya right for helping that creep hurt Yug. Maybe if ya weren't so jealous of Yami, he wouldn't be in dis mess. I think ya got just what ya deserved!"
"I didn't mean for Yugi to get hurt; he did that to Yugi not me."
Joey huffed, "Yeah right and I'm purple cockatoo! Don't try to sweet talk your way outta dis!"
"Actually human, he's telling the truth." The boys turned from the mirror and saw the enemy land to his feet in front of him, "His body has been quite useful to me."
"Well, don't get too used to it Asema because today you die." Yami hissed.
"Oh please Yami, if you were capable of doing that, you wouldn't have let that human get kidnapped."
The crimson eyed vampire grunted as Joey stepped in, "Look, I don't give a damn who ya are buddy, but you better let my pal go right now or else."
"Ahem," Aaron said from the mirror, "forget about someone?"
"Oh you don't count."
"How dare you address me that way, you filthy…"
"Excuse me Mr. High and mighty, you've had your moment, now do as I say right now before I make ya!"
"I've had about enough of you, human!" Asema yelled in rage as he fired a shockwave of energy at Joey.
"Joey, get out of the way!" Kaiba cried.
The blond quickly darted out of the way as the blast hit the wall leaving a gaping hole, "Hey, that could've been my head; watch where you're aiming!"
"You won't get away that easily again!" the black haired slayer said as he was about to fire another blast at the puppy.
Joey flinched till the brunet came to his defense baring his fangs, "If you know what's good for you, you won't fire that attack at him again."
Yami stepped in as well, "Listen Asema, Joey isn't your concern; now let's get on with your demise."
The pale tanned being scoffed, "My demise, that's what you said last time but look at me now."
The brunet smirked, "Yes you've been hiding away in that idiotic human's body just waiting for the right time to take it over because you were to weak to attack us yourself."
"Ahem, I'm still in the room here in case you forgot!" the emerald haired teen said from the mirror.
"Well Yami, I accept your challenge but let's raise the steaks, shall we?" the slayer offered.
"Don't test me, Asema; I'm not in the mood."
"Relax Yami, it's just a friendly wager."
"What is it?"
"If you by some miracle defeat me then I'll disappear for good."
"What do you want if you win?" Kaiba asked.
"Well I keep that fool's body and that human stays with me." Asema said pointing to what seemed to be Joey.
"Like hell I'll go anywhere wit you!" the blond yelled.
"Over my dead body." the brunet added defending his puppy.
"Not him, that spiky haired double-ganger of yours Yami." Asema smirked as he licked his lips, "I can have a lot of fun with him."
"Forget it pal, that ain't never gonna happen!" the amber eyed teen cried in anger.
"You leave my baby out of this!" Aaron demanded.
"Last I checked, weren't you the one who got him in this predicament in the first place?" Kaiba asked the captive teen who suddenly became silent.
"So what will it be Yami would you like to still fight me or risk losing the human for good? What will your decision be?"
"Yami man, listen ya can't go through wit dis!" Joey said to the tanned vampire.
"I don't want to Joey, but if it's to save Yugi I must. I promised I'd always do anything for him and I'm not going back on my word."
To Be Continued…
A/N: Well that's Ch. 8! I hope you all like it and sorry it took so long; it's that stupid writer's block. Well anyway, stay tuned for Ch.9 coming soon (hopefully it won't take too long)! Till then enjoy this and my other stories and thanks for all your wonderful reviews. And remember to R&R my peeps! ^_^
