Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh, Christmas, and I want Final Fantasy XI for a present!! 9__9
AnimeFan: Ok, I plan to have this story finished by Christmas day, so pray that I manage it! ^^ I'm gonna answer reviews to, because it is fun. But before that, has anyone besides me ever noticed how creepy a child's singing can be? On a show called Amityville, the opening theme song is nothing but a little girl singing, La la lala lala. But it is so creepy! Not to mention the songs kids come up with!
Ring around the rosies, pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes, we all fall down.
That song, is actually all about the Bubonic Plague. The ring around the rosies was the black blotches that appeared an an infected person's skin, often with redness at the edge. Pocket full of posies, people who didn't want to be infected stuffed posies in their pockets believing that the smell would keep the plague away from them. Ashes, ashes is where the victims would cough up black pieces of skin along with blood. We all fall down, that was when people died.
Creepy, right?
Then there is also a song kids came up with during the deadly Influenza epidemic that killed millions of people during World War II in both America and world wide.
I have a little bird, his name was enza, I opened up the door, and in-flu-enza.
See? Children singing and the songs they make up...can just be disturbing at times. Oo
Anywho, answer to reviews! ^^
Alta-Lemur - My young question ready foe...lol. I'm not telling you why Seto is close to death. You'll see in the end. (sticks out tongue) Yes, Mokuba will be in this one. We'll see him and the others later on. As for Yami and Yugi's soul names, angel's soul names tell you what kind of angel they are. So Yami's soul name, Iwaku, means past and he's the Demon of the Past. And Yugi's soul name, Yurushi, means forgiveness and he's the Angel of Forgiveness. And no, the Christmas angel was not being literal.
Chibi Angelic Slayer - You're never a nuisance. ^^
Panseru - Heh, we'll see if Christmas stays or goes forever. ^^
Dagger5 - ^__^ Thanks a lot!
Destiny's Light - Fantasy rocks! And yes, I figured that would be a good way for them to find Seto.
Rox - Yes sir! Mam! It! Person! lol. Just kidding. ^^
Towairaito Zoon - I'll do my best to write long chapters. ^_^
OrangeGirlExplosion - SMUT? What's that?
Dee-whY-Cee-aRe - Holiday style fics are always good. ^____^
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Chapter Two_Broken Wings
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I didn't realize it then, but that night was a turning point in my life. I had been late for a meeting and was slightly above the speed limit. But the light had been green, so it wasn't entirely my fault. I couldn't put my finger on it at the time, but seeing them lying there in the snow drifts after I had hit them made me feel guilty. I don't feel guilty, at least, not anymore. I could have left them there, kept going, but I didn't. I canceled my meeting and laid them to bed, taking it upon myself to bandage the wound I had given them. How was I supposed to know that these two boys would by my salvation...and my fate?
This...is going to be harder then I thought, Yami grumbled, leaning against the bed's headboard.
I don't...I mean, he can't be all that bad if he was willing to take responsibility for what happened, Yugi objected, staring up at his dark from where he lay in the bed.
Pht...he just doesn't want any media problems. He's a bastard, that's for sure, Yami countered, crossing his arms stubbornly and wincing when another pain shot through his shoulder.
Yugi sighed and lowered his eyes sadly, My shoulder hurts, Iwaku. I can't move it without causing pain.
Same here, little one. And we must remember to call one another by our human names and not our spirit names while here on Earth.
Yami nodded approvingly, gritting his teeth to suppress the urge to wince as another wave of pain spread through him. He wasn't very comfortable with this pain, it made him feel uneasy.
Yugi...I don't want to start any panic, but will you bring out your wings for me? Yami asked.
Yugi blinked, puzzled by this question, but nodded. The small angel screamed, tears spilling from his eyes as his wings spread out and materialized, revealing his left wing bloodied and hanging in an odd angle.
Yami was by his little light's side in a second, ignoring his own pain, YUGI! Are you all right? God, I should have done it instead of making you. I'm so sorry!
It hurts! What's wrong, Yami? Yugi asked, biting down any surfacing sobs.
Yami furled his eyebrows in concern, touching the bloodied wing delicately, Damnit...it looks like the blow from the car severely damaged your left wing. I'm guessing mine is in the same condition too...
Just then the bedroom door opened, the infamous Seto Kaiba standing in the light from the hallway outside, What the hell is all the screaming abou-
Yugi, Yami, and Seto all just stared...the two spirits aware that Kaiba could quite plainly see Yugi's wings. Yugi let out a pained whimper he had been holding, clutching the bed sheets more tightly as he stared wide eyed at the tall CEO. Yami glared, partially blaming his light's pain on this man and on himself for not protecting Yugi better. Seto continued to stare at them with widened eyes, before he narrowed them and moved from the door to the dresser where some gauze and other medical stuff had been left.
I knew there was something strange about the two of you. No ID, no common sense of the laws that keep people safe, and not even knowing who I am at first sight... Seto mumbled and walked over to Yugi's side of the bed with the medical supplies. It's a good thing I know how to mend a bird's wings, I'm sure yours won't be any different.
Yami suppressed the urge to jump and defend his light when Seto pulled Yugi to a sitting position and inspected the damaged wing.
You...don't seem shocked about this, Yugi murmured, blinking a few tears away.
Seto grunted and took Yugi's wing into his hands, squeezing the area where the bone was broken.
AHHHH!! OW! IT HURTS!!! Yugi screamed and squirmed, trying to pull away from Seto.
Yami was up on his feet and lunging, but another pain interrupting his pre-leap and he fell face first into the bed with a hiss. Ignoring the demon, Seto pulled Yugi into his lap and held him still, continuing to force the two broken bones back into place. As soon as he felt the bones fix back into place, Seto grabbed the items he needed and fastened the bone firmly together.
You BASTARD! I'll kill you for thi-
Seto cut Yami off, You want his wing to heal crippled, or maybe we should just cut it all off!?
Yami glared and settled down, reluctantly accepting the brunette's clearly made point. Shaking his head with an irritated scowl, Seto carefully laid Yugi back down on the bed while making sure his wing was laid properly out of the way to lessen any pain.
For your information, I'm a very open-minded individual. If you had told me, I probably wouldn't have completely believed it, but I can't deny what my own eyes see. I accept that there are things outside the human race's idea of normal, things that can't be explained or have yet to be discovered. So it's no big deal that your a half-bird, half-human, Yugi, Seto informed the smaller boy, opening up a bottle and shaking out two white pills, Now take this. They are extra-strength pain killers and should help to reduce your pain greatly.
Yugi accepted the pills, smiling weakly up at the brunette, Thank you...and, I'm an angel. Not a half-bird, half-human.
Same thing, Seto grumbled, standing up and crossing his arms to give Yami a look that clearly stated, You're next.
Yami scowled stubbornly, If you think I'm gonna let you touch my wing with your dirty human hands you have another thing coming to you.
Seto just raised one eyebrow elegantly, an amused smirk spreading across his features, Is that a challenge?
OOOOWWWWWWWWW!!! FUCK YOU!!! OW!
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Tik tak, tik tik tak tik...
Yugi peeped cautiously through the cracked door into a dark room. The only light came from a large computer screen. Seto Kaiba sat in a chair facing said screen, the light from the screen highlighting the features of his young face. Swallowing nervously, Yugi crept into the room and walked softly over to where Seto was sitting.
Can I help you? Seto spoke suddenly, causing Yugi to jump in surprise.
Panting slightly from the scare, Yugi peeped over the brunette's shoulder curiously, What is that?
A computer, Seto answered hollowly.
Yugi stated, What's a computer?
An advanced device, Seto stated bluntly, a hint of irritation in his tone.
Yugi swallowed and chewed on a strand of hair nervously.
You'll ruin your hair, chewing on it like that. It causes split ends, Seto stated without so much as glancing at the angel.
Yugi spat out the hair with a blush,
Is there something I can help you with? Seto asked, clearly wanting him to leave.
Ignoring this obvious hint to leave him the hell alone, Yugi sighed and placed a hand gently on the brunette's arm, Seto, can me and Yami stay here with you? With our wings broke and all, we won't be able to return to Heaven anytime soon.
Seto glared down at the hand that dared to touch his arm so, Why should I. The two of you have already inconvenienced me enough. Besides, you don't need to make up stupid excuses. I know why the two of you are here.
Yugi pulled his hand back in shock, Y-You do?
Seto calmly stated, typing something into the computer, You are both here to bring my soul to salvation, right? Don't deny it, I've seen plenty of those damn movies and read plenty of books about it to not know when God has sent his underdogs to annoy me.
Yugi sighed and fidgeted, Well, ok. Yes, we were sent here to find you. You see-
He told Seto Kaiba the whole story, about the christmas angel and their mission. When he was done, he searched the young man's face for any reaction.
Yugi asked when he couldn't find anything.
What a touching story. Will you and your demon friend be leaving soon? Seto asked with an air of indifference.
Yugi blinked in shock, D-Don't you care about Christmas!?
Bah humbug, Seto spat out, eyes scanning the computer screen, Christmas is only good for twice the number of telemarketers, twice the complaints for christmas bonuses and breaks, and listening to a bunch of crappy ass music about love and peace being played over and over again on the radio. It's enough to make a sensible man sick.
Yugi sighed, Yami had been right. This would be harder then they imagined. I'm sorry you feel that way. I hope you'll reconsider. However, until our wings heal Yami and I have no where else to go. But, we wouldn't want to inconvenience you any further. I'm sure we could find a nice warm cardboard box somewhere to sleep in till our wings are healed.
He gave Seto a soft smile and turned to walk out of the room. A heavy sigh came from the man behind him and a hand shot out to grab a hold of his arm. Yugi turned and met Seto's gaze, feinting innocent surprise.
Look. You can both stay until your wings heal. But you'd better not give me any trouble, bird boy, or I'll send you and your boyfriend to the animal shelter, Seto stated reluctantly, a pissed tone to his words.
Yugi smiled brightly and surprised the other with a hug around the neck, Oh thank you, thank you! I promise we won't be any trouble!!
Yeah, let's start now by you letting go. I don't do hugs, Seto stated uncomfortably and pushed the angel off him.
Yugi giggled lightly, Ok, but I warn you I'm a very affectionate person.
Seto grumbled and watched the boy turn and leave, feeling defeated and pissed. Yugi made him feel guilty...and he hated feeling guilty. What was he getting himself into?
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AnimeFan: Ok, not exactly the longest chapter but I couldn't add more without making it turn out stupid. ^^ I'm really proud of this so far. I'm keeping Seto, Yami, and Yugi in personality but slowly leading the development of Seto's character. Seriously, I don't think I've ever typed a story with Seto acting like this. I'm proud. Yeah for me! ^o^