Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh is the creation of Kazuki Takahashi, of which I am most grateful. Because of these wonderful characters I have had the honor of meeting the wildest group of people in the universe. Hell around the world and back. I think some of you may be from out of space. But I love you all. SO THANKS KAZUKI TAKAHASHI...

We come to chapter 12. Twelve a magic number. The ending of innocence the beginning of teen age wisdom, ya right. How cool. I am sure today somebody just read their first fan fiction...Enter the world of wonderment and entertainment like no other, just stay in your rating...ha, ha...

This is also the long awaited party for Seto and Joey, the rescue. To the new readers sit back , have a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the story. So without further ado I present ...

Songbird ...Chapter 12... The Rescue Part 1

"Pegasus"... his name hissed from Seto lips. Like a bitter pill you are forced to take and it sticks in your throat causing you to choke and gag. Then you spit it out when you mother turns her head. Your mouth is dry and she makes you take another , this time waiting for you to swallow and forcing cold water down afterwards to make sure the foul deed is completed. Afterwards you still have the pain of the headache and the sickness of the cold. Nothing fixed. This was Pegasus to Seto a pill.

An invasion in his life he would swallow and spit out, but Seto would crush this pill and destroy it forever.

How dare he , first its Mokuba and now his beloved Katsuya.

"Enough"

"Seto we have to go. I've got to get to the wedding," hurry Seto.

Suddenly Yugi's phone started to ring breaking the tension in the air. Both men looked at the loud object vibrating on the bed. Yugi had forgotten to pack his cell. Yugi stared at the cell willing it to stop ringing hoping it was not Joey he was to confused to talk to his friend right now with Seto in the room.

"Well aren't you going to answer it. It could be important, Yugi we don't have all day." said Seto.

"Yugi glanced at the number , I can't its Joey."

"Yugi something could be wrong. You have too pick it up. Don't say anything about me. Yugi get it together nowww.."screamed Seto.

Yugi walked over to the bed and set down next to the phone. He pushed a little button and Joey's beautiful face appeared on the monitor. He still had the green contacts in place and his hair was dyed a rich shade of black. Seto looked over Yugi's shoulder almost crushing him onto the back board as he leaned his weight against his shoulder ,hoping to see and hear the conversation.

Yes, he could see his Katsuya behind the mask. There was a sadness in the tilt of his chin, not the playful ness he had always known. His eyes hidden behind the lens seemed lifeless . He thought ' My dear love. Have I been the source of your pain? How selfish of me. Once we are together I promise you will never be lonely again, I promise.'

"Yugi, where in god's name are you?. You missed the plane Pegasus sent."

"Hi, Joey," cooed Yugi.

"YUGI, don't, hi me. Yugi I want you here for my wedding. I need you here man. I don't think I can do this without you." Joey's eyes widen almost in fear. Seto took note of that. Was his puppy in danger. Even Yugi looked on in question..

"Joey are you alright, I mean I know you are nervous. Getting married and all, but maybe you should think about this."

"Yugi what are you saying, I don't understand this."

"Maybe you should try and talk to Kaiba , you know , I know you still love him." Yugi tried to sound casual.

" Stop it , stop it , he's dead , dead to me Yugi, I .. I .. Don.'t care about Kaiba any more. I have put him in the past and you know it Yugi. Why are you trying to hurt me like this. Pegasus and I will be happy . I don't ...," Joey wiped the tears from his eyes turning away from the screen. Going down this path was not an option he needed to take.

"Listen Yugi, if you are my friend you will stop this madness. I can't go back to the past and I don't want to. Even if I saw Seto today it would never work. And I am to tired to try. You saw him. He's in love with someone who doesn't exist. Keep it that way. I will be ok with Pegasus."

"But Joey all those things you said in the letter, your love for him, that just doesn't go away."

"Why Yugi, why are you doing this to me. My world is almost liveable now. And you want me to go back to hopes and dreams that almost destroyed my life. When did you become this great believer in Kaiba, damn Yugi. You are the only one I can talk to about this. I want to lock than door. Why do you insist on opening it again. It's over. Damn it. " Seto took Yugi's free hand in his and stroked it to get his attention.

He whispered,"Leave him alone .Yugi, just be there for him."

Yugi understood and looked back at his friend on the monitor."Ask Pegasus to send out the plane and a limo. I'll get there as soon as I can. Just don't start without me. OK. I'm sorry baby. Hay, you got me a cool tux, might find a lover when I get there."

"Yugi this is the man you talking to. I know what you and Yami been doing . You already got a cool lover even if he is only a spirt. He's the only one for ya man. Shit with all the things we do maybe one day he might have a real body or something." Yugi gasp and Yami gave Yugi a little kiss through the link.

"Oh Joey how did you know?"

"Well I didn't just a lucky guess, sorry man. It just lately you get a sexy kind of orgasm look on your face. Like you just jacked off or something...eheh... I knew something was up. You better watch that. Next thing you will be moaning in public. Tell Yama to control it man.. Any way it ain't fair you get to do it with your clothes on."

Seto chuckled realizing that was why Yugi didn't hear him earlier at the door. Mind sex, what next.

Yugi blushed and gave his puzzle a loving pat not caring for the moment what anybody thought. Yami made him happy. Now he would do all he could to help get Kaiba and Joey back together. He made a promise to keep his friend safe and happy. He would do this even if he endangered that friendship. Joey was all that mattered now.

"Ok, bye. Oh Joey don't do anything before I get there."

"How can I you are my best man. Pegasus just wants me to be happy see ya. He knows I will wait for ya."

"Is every body there Joey?"

" Ya they are all here."

" Are you really going tell them who you are, Joey."

"Ya, Pegasus says it will be a good surprise. You know we say the words and well then I tell them who I am and well I think it will help me to move on .." Joey's voice faded away. He started to twist his fingers...

"Joey I know this ain't your idea, but ...that just sounds twisted. Are you twisting your fingers? Joey had the same habit as Kaiba bitting his lip when he felt a little hurt or unsure of thing. Only a close friend like Yugi really noticed it.

"Yugi looked at the monitor and blow his friend a kiss and pretent hugggg... hurry bud, I need you hear... he closed off the link and left.

For a moment Seto stared at the monitor willing Joey to reappear. But his words rang out in his head. He wondered if this was truly the right thing to do.

"Seto, don't listen to Joey. I know he loves you. I was so jealous of you and him. I didn't really understand true love. He wanted me to forgive you . But I couldn't . You hurt him so badly. Listen I have this letter Joey gave me just a few weeks ago. He explain how you make him feel. Maybe this will give you hope."

"Yugi quickly opened his hand bag and produced a folded up piece of paper. He recognized the fine print of his lovers hand writing and began to read. Seto held back the tears, refusing to let them fall. Could anyone really feel so strongly about him. Seto knew better than any one he was an arrogant son of a bitch, hard to get alone with, and picky as all hell , and selfish to. But Joey loved him. His words, so dear, 'I let him in,...I open my heart,... I close my eyes and...were about him. About love of one man for him.

Yugi packed the rest of his clothes and waited for the limo to come...

Seto walked towards the door and his awaiting BEWD jet. Time to kick some ass. No it was time to finish Pegasus once and for all.

"Yugi, remember don't let this wedding happen."

Later that afternoon ..., the island...

The island was bursting with the events of Pegasus 's uncoming wedding. Although close friends knew of his close relationship with the singer, but marriage. Well that was a little different. All the guest were assembled in the castle about 25. There would be a big reception later and all the world would know. Outside the castle wall a lone BEWD bird silently approached the island. The rescue has began.

Jamming the incoming security system was childs play for Seto. His small elite helicopter hovered over Pegasus's castle ready for action. Scaling the walls to the castle Seto entered in through a tower window and waited for the right moment to strike. He needed to assemble his machine gun and strap his blades to the skin tight jumpsuit he wore. Dress in midnight blue Seto wore the latest outfit for fighting available. Designed by himself of course. The suit consisted of 1 piece and zipped up the front. His trade mark buckles adored his legs and arms. Here he stored small knifes or equipment like smoke bombs. If he had to he would blow this castle sky high after getting Joey out. His boots came up to his knees and were fitted with little jets giving him the ability to fly. Metal bands surrounded his arms like armor. Seto was ready to kill and he was sexy and deadly as any 007 agent ever created.

Pegasus knew of Seto's arrival. It was just a matter of time. You see Yugi's phone and room had been bugged. "Yes, this is so wonderful, everything is moving right along" he thought as the final preparations were under way for the wedding, "mmmmm ...I wonder how will you come, by water or by air...Kaiba-boy. I can't wait."

Pegasus sat by a small private pool, sipping wine and eating cheese. He wore a beautiful tailored red suit, white ruffles, and shining red shoes. His hair loose over his shoulders, looked like silver gems Pegasus had made plans of his own. But things had taken a little turn. No matter this was so much more fun. Yugi phone call and Kaiba early discovery of Joey identity only made the game more interesting...'.woooo how I have missed you my dear Kaiba...I'm so sorry I didn't tell you I was with Joey early. After all you did throw him out,'smiles.

'So soon I will make Joey my own, I have always desire him. It seems we like the same things in our beds. Or maybe it's because he wants you that I want him. Maybe it started from my duel monsters tournament at the castle. But to tell the truth it started because I knew you wanted him. I only had to read your mind. Oh the things you wanted to do to him but were afraid to ask, naughty, naughty.But at least I never have rejected him. Well I could end this right now and take him away, you would never find him. Oh but then I would not have the pleasure of your company. NO FUN. No I will wait for you to come.' Taking anything that Seto liked has always been an obsession if his.

"Pegasus, sorry to interrupt you be there has been a small interruption in the security system above the castle. It is probably nothing just a bird. But I thought you would like to know. Maybe a photographer got in. I could sent someone up to check it out."

"No Coquet, its nothing just a bird, like you said I'm sure. It time for me to go and get married. Pegasus smirked at the loyal servant. He walked towards the main salon to await the arrival of his rival.

Yes, come Kaiba-boy. Let the games began...I have been waiting...

Ohhh my I know you are all screaming at me, but I love you all the best... Will Seto blow up the island? Who will Joey chose for his self? Stay tune and read Songbird Chapter 13 Rescue part 2