awesome! I got in the mood today to write this and got it finished the same day which I had planed. ^^ for once my brain was on my side.

The plan ride back to the city was a long one. Seto's head was spinning as he sat next to the quiet pharaoh. Yami was cursed and for some reason he was the key. After interpreting his last vision it was obvious he was there at the time of the curse but he knew nothing else. One thing this curse did mean was he would have to spend more time with Yami.

If he only felt alive when he was around he didn't want him falling into despair anytime soon. It bothered him even more at the lack of interest Yami had in his own wellbeing.

He listened to Seto explain the curse, agreed to cooperate, but refused to offer any help at all. It took him all of his self-control not to just leave the matter alone because of Yami's apparent laziness but he knew it was just the curse.

He had, regrettably, arranged for the mutts to meet at his house to discuss the current events. They were bringing their cards and he hoped there would be one's he was looking for in the decks. If the Black Magician and Blue-Eyes had part of his soul then it seemed Yami's soul was trapped in cards that had meaning for him.

This he hoped would make the job a lot easier. The pair arrived at the airport and quickly got into the limo to take them to Kaiba's house. Once they arrived a black haired monster attacked Seto's torso.

"Brother! You were gone so long."

"Mokuba, I'm sorry. It took longer than I expected."

"Aw, look the big guy does have a heart." Joey mocked.

"Shut up." Growled the Kaibas in unison.

"Ha! I think you made them both mad Joey. Better watch your mouth." Anzu said.

Yugi emerged from the front door and ran straight up to Yami.

"Partner are you okay? What happened?"

Yami smiled wearily at Yugi and patted his shoulder.

"I am fine. Don't worry about me."

Seto snorted at Yami's comment and began heading inside.

"You shouldn't listen to what he says about himself. It's a down right lie."

"I don't lie, Kaiba."

"I suppose not. You just don't know the difference."

"Shut up you sleeve ball! What were you doing keeping Yami overnight anyway!"

Seto huffed at them and slipped into the living room where he sat down heavily. Once everyone was seated, he told them what Ishizu had informed him about Yami's condition.

"What are we waiting for then? Let's get out our cards."

The group began to search through their deck for their most important card and laid them on the coffee table when they found them. Seto swiped them up once the last of them had set the cards down and held them out for Yami.

"What."

"Stop playing stupid and take the cards."

Yami growled heartily at Seto and stood up from his spot on the coach. Without saying a word he left the room. Yugi ran after him to try to reason with his partner. An awkward silence descended upon the group.

"So he understands about the curse right?" Joey asked.

"Yes, don't you listen to anything?" Anzu asked with a peeved look on her face.

Seto internally battled with himself as he sat silently before the group. He wanted to go after Yami and yell at him for being such an idiot as refusing to help break the curse but he knew it was useless. Mokuba elbowed his side because he sensed his internal debate and jerked his head to where Yami had run off.

Seto gave him an annoyed look but Mokuba only returned the favor. With a huff, Seto arose with the cards in hand and followed the sounds of the arguing duo. When he entered the kitchen the two were arguing heatedly but as soon as Seto walked in Yami's eyes were drawn towards Seto's eyes where he held them creating a very uncomfortable feeling in Seto's breast.

Yugi had silenced himself and watched as Seto strolled across the room in three long, strong strides and held the cards out to Yami. He stared back deep into Yami's eyes refusing to back down.

Yami raised his hand and grasped the card creating a pale light to envelope the cards and dissipate in a matter of seconds. Yami kept his eyes fixed until Seto drew his away and walked back into the room where his little brother waited. Yugi looked nervously between the pair and followed Yami as he left the room to his bedroom.

When Seto returned he collected Mokuba and the pair exited into their limo waiting outside.

"You didn't even say anything to him, brother."

Seto rolled his eyes.

"Why were you eavesdropping Mokuba."

Mokuba rolled his eyes back.

"Brother, don't be ridiculous everyone was eavesdropping on that moment. That doesn't matter though. So, now that he has this curse thing I guess you have to stick around him a little more."

"What are you talking about."

"Well, you can't just leave him shivering in the cold. Besides you've been hanging out before this happened all this means is now you have to hang out more."

"And why is that?"

"Obviously you lift the curse from him when you are around. Just imagine being stuck without me for the rest of your life if you can't imagine the curse very well."

"I'm busy and this conversation is ridiculous."

"So, you could always take him to work with you." He mentioned coyly.

"Mokuba, I'm not going to babysit him."

"Hey, you babysit me not him but I guess you could just leave him to himself never to feel happy or warm or joy or anything else for that matter that makes life worth living. But that's okay I guess I mean it's not like he would stop you from feeling empty or cold or sad or other dark depressing things if he could help it. Nope, he defiantly would not help you in any way possible."

Seto turned his body towards Mokuba and gave him the biggest glare he could muster at his younger brother which only caused Mokuba to laugh.

"Listen brother, you may be a master at dueling and whatever game you want but I think you just got beaten by your little brother."

"One more word and I'll ground you for a week."

Seto growled but Mokuba just laughed all the way back to their house.

pheww another chapter up. This one defiantly takes some will power to write. :)