Summary: The only trouble for the young CEO of Kaiba Corp. was his unwanted thoughts for a certain blond mutt. Little does Kaiba know his troubles are just beginning, for on his way home from work something will happen that will change his life forever. Eventual Seto/Jou.

Warnings/Notes: AU, Yaoi/Shounen Ai, Possible Angst, Crossover fic, Vampire fic, Blood and Gore, Strong Language.

Main Pairing: Seto Kaiba + Katsuya Jounouchi

Crossover Pairings:

Gundam Wing

Duo + Heero

Quatre + Trowa

Yuu Yuu Hakusho

Hiei + Kurama

Naruto

Sasuke + Naruto


The Light in the Darkness

Chapter 9


It didn't take more than me bursting into the building, my body radiating anger and superiority, to convince the world that Kaiba Corp. was still in business. I gave a brief announcement that I was away for the weekend and that anything heard while in my absence was false.

By the time I had finished answering the numerous questions from the many reporters; Mokuba had already drifted to sleep on the small leather couch in my office. I smiled fondly at the small boy before I picked up my phone and called my secretary. Not surprisingly she answered on the 5th ring, her voice drowsy as if she had just woken up.

I quickly told her that by the end of the day tomorrow she needed to have the darkest curtains possible covering every single window in my office as well as at least 4 sets of black curtains and blinds delivered to the mansion. Without asking a single question she agreed before I hung up the phone and once again directed my attention to Mokuba. I found myself smiling fondly as I gently picked up the sleeping boy before carrying him to the car.

It wasn't long before we were home. I quietly carried him up to his bed before gently kissing him on the forehead.

"Sweet dreams little brother." I said softly before quickly exiting the room.

I could feel my throat burning as I walked down the large flight of stairs and reached the front door.

Once outside I headed in the direction of the forest, my feet barely making a sound as I quickly navigated the familiar streets.

My trip was cut short, however, when the most delectable scent that I had ever smelled filled my nostrils, igniting the fire in my throat. I couldn't even think as my instincts took over, my body moving toward the source of the smell. It was pure heaven. Nothing had ever smelled better. I could feel my fangs growing as I grew closer, the burning in my throat almost unbearable.

I slowed to a stop as I reached the shadier part of town, the streets seemingly void of life. The crisp air filled my lungs as the heavenly smell overwhelmed my senses. Without thinking I crept down a deserted street, following the scent into a small alley.

I was unprepared for what I saw when I turned the corner, my stomach instantly twisting into knots. There, in the middle of the alley, blood pouring from several stab wounds, was Jounouchi.

I vaguely felt my body shaking as I neared him, the burning in my throat forgotten. His delicate blond hair was soaked with dirt and blood, his face was marred with cuts and bruises. His shirt had been ripped off and tossed aside, the pale pink of his skin replaced with black and blue.

I sank to my knees as I reached him, my body in shock. Cautiously, I picked up his still hand and checked for a pulse.

Instant relief flooded through my body as I felt his blood pumping strong and clear. Carefully I examined the several cut wounds, finding that while they were deep, they weren't meant to kill.

The relief was replaced with anger as I gently picked up the unconscious boy, a small moan of pain escaping his bruised lips. Who would do such a thing? Why would anyone do this?

I growled slightly as I stifled my anger. I would worry about that later. Right now Jounouchi needed his wounds cleaned and wrapped.

Before I could think another thought I was on the move back toward the mansion. Once there I quickly took the blond haired boy up to my room before gently placing him down on my bed.

My chest was tight as I stared at him, his bruised chest slowly rising and falling with each breath. Silently I vowed that whoever did this would not get away with it. They would regret the day they messed with someone important to Seto Kaiba.

I paused before snorting slightly at the thought…

Someone important…

"Holy shit Seto!"

Startled, I turned to face an equally surprised Duo, who was standing in my door way. His mouth was agape as he tightly held onto what looked like black curtains in his arms.

"Seto man… Really… There are less violent ways to get a meal…"

Stunned I could hardly think of a reply as he quickly entered the room and shut the door behind him.

"And your bed is not the ideal place to put the body! What are you thinking?!"

Duo sighed heavily, shaking his head. "I thought you were smarter than this Seto…"

I narrowed my eyes at the braided boy's insult. "I am." I said curtly as I turned to fully face him. "I didn't kill him… he's in fact alive. I found him in an alley when I was heading out to hunt."

The violet eyed boy raised his eyebrow slightly at me as he set the bags of curtains on a cerulean reclining chair. "So you brought him home for a midnight snack?"

"What? No." I said, irritation clear on my voice as I returned my focus to the blond haired boy. "He happens to be someone I know. I couldn't just leave him there to bleed to death."

Duo paused slightly at my comment before a bright smile spread across his face.

"Its true the great Seto Kaiba has a heart!" I snorted at his comment before he walked up to the bed, his violet eyes locked onto the unconscious blond man.

I watched silently as Duo inspected his wounds, his hands gently touching Jounouchi's once pale pink skin. I growled inwardly at myself as I felt what seemed to be jealousy rise from the pit of my stomach. This was definitely not a good time for such feelings or thoughts.

I felt myself blush slightly as Duo reached to unzip the blond boy's pants. As if noticing my discomfort Duo turned toward me before telling me to go fetch bandages and something to disinfect the wounds. I nodded before heading to the nearest bathroom to gather the supplies.

When I returned Duo had Jounouchi down to his boxers. I frowned at the many painful bruises on his pale legs as I handed Duo the bandages and rubbing alcohol. Though I would never admit it, I was glad that Duo was here helping. I had never dressed anyone's wounds before and I was honestly unsure of how to even begin.

"Man…" Duo said as he prepared a cloth for cleaning. "He has been through a lot. Most of these bruises are old."

I frowned heavily at Duo's statement as I silently I watched as him expertly cleansed each wound. It broke my heart to see the blond boy in such shape.

Once Duo was finished I helped him wrap the blond boy's torso and bandage the cuts on his face. Once that was done, we carefully moved Jounouchi off the bed before changing the sheets and blankets. After replacing him on the bed and covering him up Duo motioned to the cerulean chair he had placed the black curtains on.

"I figured you'd need some curtains since I knew your house wasn't quite vampire proof." Duo said before motioning to Jounouchi. "It's a good thing I stopped by."

My eyes skimmed over the unconscious boy on my bed as I nodded at Duo's comment. While Jounouchi's wounds weren't life threatening, he was bleeding. Who knows what could have happened if Duo hadn't showed up.

"Thank you." I said sincerely as I turned to face him.

Duo smiled brightly as he patted me on the shoulder. "Anything for my friends Seto!"

I shook my head slightly at the word 'friend'. It wasn't a term I was familiar with. Regardless Duo was the closest thing to a friend that I have ever had.

I took a relieved breath, my throat once again reminding me I had not fed yet. With the imminent danger to Jounouchi's life gone, the sweet smell of his blood once again registered in my nostrils. I covered my nose instinctively before looking over at Duo.

"I need to eat." I said simply as the violet eyed boy nodded at me.

"You go ahead, Ill watch over him until you get back."

I nodded my thanks before once again rushing downstairs and out the front door.

By the time I had fed and returned Duo already had three of the four windows in my room covered in the black curtains he had bought.

"Seto!" Duo said happily in greeting as I re-entered the room. "Did you have a good meal?"

"Has he woken up?" I asked, ignoring the braided boy's previous comment.

Duo smiled before turning his attention to the black fabric. "Nope, been sleeping like a baby!"

I nodded before walking across the room to help with the curtains.

"Where were you planning on sleeping tonight if you didn't have curtains?" Duo asked quizzically as he helped me attach the rod to the hooks on the wall.

I shrugged. In all honesty I hadn't even thought about it really. "The basement I guess." I said as I took a step back to admire our work. "I called my secretary to have curtains delivered by tomorrow night."

Duo chuckled slightly at me. "Well at least now you'll have some extras!"

Ignoring the braided boy I let my gaze wander back to the blond man. Never had I imagined he would be here, let alone in my bed, but I felt oddly at ease. At least with him here I knew he was safe.

"So what's his name?" Duo asked, noticing my stare.

"Jounouchi." I said simply.

"You work with him?"

"No. He goes to my high school. I've known him a very long time."

I pulled my gaze away from Jounouchi to look at Duo, his violet eyes mischievous.

"Are you guy's friends?"

I laughed slightly. "No. More like enemies."

"You must like him though." Duo said in observation. I looked at him quizzically, my azure gaze burning into his.

"I don't like anyone except my brother." I said, my tone of voice leaving no room for argument.

"Ouch! I'm hurt!" Duo said in mock sadness. I rolled my eyes at the braided boy before crossing my arms.

Duo laughed, his knowing gaze penetrating my own. "Look Seto, I know love when I see it. And believe it or not you are in love."

I looked aghast at Duo's comment. Me? In love?

"I don't know a thing about love." I stated, giving the braided man the full force of my glare.

Duo seemed unfazed as his crooked smile never left his lips. "True. But that doesn't mean that you aren't in love."

"You don't know anything about me." I said, irritation seeping through my voice. I wasn't ready to think about my feelings for Jounouchi. Love was something I couldn't feel, something that I didn't want to feel.

Duo's face turned serious as he took a step closer in order to grab my arm and turn me toward the sleeping boy on my bed.

"It's true I may not know you very well yet but there are some things I do know."

"I know that the way you look at him isn't the look one friend gives to another. I know that the look of worry on your face is more than for that of a simple friend. I know that look of wishful longing was the exact same look I saw in the limo. I know that Seto Kaiba doesn't allow anyone into his home, let alone his bed, unless he cares very deeply for them."

Duo turned me back to face him, his serious eye's unsettling. "I know that you don't allow help from anyone, yet you let me help him. I know that thank you is not something you use lightly, and yet you thanked me. All for him."

A bright smile appeared on his face as he released me. "You can fool yourself Seto Kaiba, but you can't fool me."

Before I could even reply the braided boy was headed for the door.

"It will be daylight soon, I'll see you around!"

And with that, he was gone.

I sighed as I gently rubbed my forehead before once again gazing at the blond boy.

What was it about Jounouchi that was so different from other people?

Why was I so drawn to him?

I shook my head slightly as I pushed the cerulean reclining chair so it sat next to the bed.

I knew I didn't hate him.

I knew that I cared for him.

But Love?

I sighed to myself as I sat down to watch the blond boy sleep. I found an odd sense of comfort as I watched Jounouchi's chest rise and fall with each breath, an occasional snore escaping his lips.

It wasn't long before I too, found myself in the land of slumber.