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 10

It was early evening and I found myself once again sitting in a large chair next to Jounouchi's bed, the blond boy still sound asleep.

After the first night I had Duo help me move him to a guest room since I wasn't about to crawl in bed with him and sleeping on that reclining chair wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world. Yet every night after the sun went down I found myself here, finding comfort in his even breaths.

It had been four days since I found him in the alley and he has yet to awaken.

For some reason Mokuba was ecstatic to have Jounouchi here. Every day he would visit him, hoping for a playmate when he woke up.

Mokuba had also adjusted to my new schedule without question. I had told him that I needed to spend more time focusing on the company rather than school and would be in the office most days. He never questioned why I went in so early or came home so late, though he has insisted on me wearing sweaters in the house because I was always so cold.

I laughed to myself. Even as a vampire I managed to live life during the day and sleep at night. Granted I had to stay in my office until the sun went down, at least I could still be on Mokuba's schedule.

I looked at the blond boy.

His face was peaceful, despite the few bandages that covered his healing cuts. Some of the bruises on his body were starting to fade while the fresh ones seemed to grow darker. The ever present frown on my face deepened as I considered the aged bruises on Jounouchi's delicate skin. My mind flashed back to the last day I had seen him before I was changed, how he cringed from the slightest touch and the worried faces from his friends.

I sighed. Speaking of his friends…

I made the mistake of letting Yugi know where Jounouchi was since Mokuba had told me he and his friends were worried sick and on the brink of getting the whole city involved in searching for him.

Now they came to visit every day. Like clockwork they were on my doorstep 15 minutes after school ended.

I avoided them for the most part since I was frequently at my office in the Kaiba Corp. building from dawn until dusk. But there have been several occasions that they were still here, long after I returned from work. I rubbed my forehead in frustration. The last thing I wanted was Yugi and his posse in my house every day.

Jounouchi snorted slightly in his sleep, bringing my mind back to the present. I sighed once again, knowing that as long as it made Jounouchi happy I would allow his friends here.

I have had a lot of time to think about what Duo said the past four days.

While I still wasn't sure if it was love, I have come to terms with the fact that I care very deeply for Jounouchi. More than just a friend.

The realization constantly boggles my mind. I had never considered my sexual orientation and I have found little interest in both men and women. I have always walked through life thinking that I didn't need a relationship... That it would only be an obstacle in my way.

It wasn't until now that I realized that I have been lying to myself. While it was true that I haven't had interest in a relationship, I have had an interest in Jounouchi.

I have always desired contact with him. Whether it be insulting him or bringing out that fire in his amber eyes. I have always noticed him… Things that I shouldn't notice. Like the way the sun caresses his skin when he sleeps in class, or the brilliant color of his eyes. Even things like how cute his face gets when he pouts or how soft and silky his skin looks.

I somehow feel complete when he is around and my heart aches when he's gone. The very thought of him being sad or anyone hurting him makes my blood boil…

Even when I am the cause of his pain.

I sighed for what seemed like the 100th time, as I looked away from the blond man and toward the ceiling. Part of me wished Duo would have never said anything to me, then maybe I could have kept these thoughts and feeling buried.

I had never wanted to think about them… never wanted to notice or realize that I could have feelings for someone.

I growled inwardly as I stood up from my chair.

Regardless these thoughts do me no good. How could Jounouchi ever love someone who has caused him nothing but pain? Let alone someone of the same sex. While I know Jounouchi isn't homophobic, I know his interests lie with women… Mai is a perfect example of that.

I snorted. And lets not forget the tiny issue of my thirst for blood and immortality.

Quietly I left the room, gently shutting the door behind me.

I walked down stairs and into the living room, not surprised to find Duo and Mokuba playing video games.

I found myself smiling fondly as the pair bantered back and forth as they raced for the finish line.

Since Duo insisted on forcing himself into my life, it didn't take long for Mokuba to meet him. The two had taken to each other instantly and have been friends ever since. Even Heero frequented the mansion, dragged here by Duo no doubt. As much as I didn't want to admit it, the vampire pair had become as much apart of my life as my brother.

"Hi Seto!" Duo said without breaking eye contact with the screen. "Jounouchi awake yet?"

"Not yet." I said simply as I headed for the front door.

"Duo I need to leave for a bit, mind staying with Mokuba until I get back?"

"Yep! Sure Seto no problem!" Without missing a beat Duo waved at me over his shoulder, before once again placing it on his controller.

"Cya Onii-sama!" Mokuba said cheerfully as he relentlessly tried to pass the braided boy.

I shook my head slightly as I stepped outside into the night air, the smell of fresh human blood instantly filling my lunges.

I inhaled deeply as I spotted a dark figure quickly walking up my drive way. A frown immediately appeared on my face. There was no way someone could just waltz onto my property without setting off alarms. Not to mention, if this person somehow managed to get in un-noticed, why would they approach in plain sight?

I waited patiently with my arms crossed and a glare plastered on my face. My frowned deepened as I recognized the erratic spiky hair and short stature of the man who was steadily approaching.

Yugi.

The spiky haired boy was solemnly looking the ground as he approached. It took him nearly running into me to realize that I was standing in front of the door.

"K-Kaiba!" Yugi said, startled.

I glared down at the short boy. "How did you get in here?" I asked as he looked nervously at the ground.

"Um… I'm not supposed to say but Mokuba gave me the code to open the gate."

I sighed inwardly. Leave it to Mokuba to give the very people I don't want to see free access to the house… I would be changing the code tomorrow morning.

"Jounouchi is still sleeping." I said, trying to hide the irritation in my voice.

"I'm not here to see Jounouchi." Yugi said, his violet eyes serious.

I resisted the urge to sigh once again.

"What do you want Yugi?"

"Look Kaiba…" The spiky haired boy said, gathering his thoughts. "I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do… but I think you're the only one who can keep Jounouchi safe."

I fought to my interest in the subject off my face as the violet eyed boy fidgeted under my gaze. I desperately wanted to know what happened to Jounouchi and why. It was the only way I could keep him safe.

"I can't be sure who did this to him, but I suspect it could have been his father."

My eyes widened slightly in surprise as I waited for him to continue.

"He won't tell me who does it but he has been beaten before. At first it was just one or two bruises, but lately it's been getting worse and worse."

I tried my best to suppress my anger at the thought of Jounouchi's father beating him as Yugi continued.

"His father has been looking for him and somehow he managed to get Honda to tell him where Jounouchi is." Yugi paused as my glare intensified.

"I just wanted to let you know in case anyone suspicious comes over… Or his father. Please don't leave them alone together."

I looked down at the spiky haired boy, my face un-amused.

"What makes you think I care about that stupid mutt? Your wasting your time here, go home Yugi."

Without another word I walked past the violet eyed boy and into the night.

I could practically feel the smile that was spread across his cheeks as his whispered 'Thank You' reached my ears.

I growled inwardly as I paused to watch the boy turn and head back in the direction he came.

Since when was I so easy to read?

First Duo and now Yugi… Maybe it was just violet eyes that somehow seemed to see through me?

I shook my head at the ridiculous thought before continuing my trek toward the forest.

I took a deep breath when I reached the edge of the woods, inhaling the wet bark and moss.

I felt oddly comfortable in the forest, despite what I came here to do.

It didn't take long for me to spot a deer casually feeding in a nearby meadow. I felt the familiar twisting of my stomach as I started toward my grisly task. I hated being this monster that had to take innocent life.

Who could ever love such a being?

Who could accept such a monster into their life?

I erased the thoughts from my head as I let instincts take over.

I tried not to think as my thirst was sated. Once finished I quickly headed back to the mansion, not surprised to find Mokuba and Duo in the exact same positions I left them in. Without a word I found myself heading up the stairs toward Jounouchi's room.

I longed to be near the blond haired boy, to feel the comfort of his presence.

I reached his door before quietly turning the doorknob and entering the room. I stopped dead in my tracks as Jounouchi's surprised amber gaze met my own.