Disclaimer: I don't own yugioh but I do own this fic, Seto and Bakura's past, the idea of the Magician of Dark Arts, the millennium heartpiece, and all the other good stuff in the story. ^-^

A/N: Freaky, Strange, Paranoid.I'm listening to Linkin Park's first CD and for some reason all the songs remind me of Seto. o.O No really, if you ever get the chance to listen to their song's, they all sound like they could relate with Seto Kaiba. Ok, I hope you people liked the Ryou/Bakura scene in the last chapter. I hope it wasn't too sappy. This fic is really long, cause a lot of stuff that needs to happen is going to happen. Ok, for up to minute news, I've changed the CD to my long lost Macarena CD!! Now, on to the fic before I show any more signs of going nuts. HEY!!!!! MACARENA!! Muahahaha!!!

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Crack!! The sound echoed throughout the corridors of the darkened castle. It was followed by a cry of pain and another crack. His face now raw and bloodied, Seto winced as Kaiba landed another blow across his face with a metal pipe. The demon laughed at the tears stinging to Seto's eyes. He was enjoying this immensely. Deciding to cause Seto as much pain as possible without killing him, Kaiba shapeshifted back into Yugioh. Seto scowled at him. Bad mistake. Kaiba/Yugioh swung the pipe hard into the younger boys cheek causing Seto's face to jerk violently to the side. Seto coughed up some blood and forced himself to look back into Kaiba's eyes.

This infuriated Kaiba even more and he decided to turn up the notch. He shifted forms again and took on Joey's gangstly form. He then abandoned the pipe and started beating Seto with his fists. Seto didn't do anything to fight back, he just let the older 'thing' do as it pleased. He was used to pain. It was the people Kaiba kept turning into that was hurting Seto. Memories of times with those people would flood his head as Kaiba continued his onslaught.

Seto frowned as he remembered Joey and the way he had always treated the blonde. He remembered their fight and wished that that hadn't been the last contact between him and Joey. Joey would probably always hate him. He never meant anything mean when he called Joey a chuwawa. You know, people always had friendly kid-around names for others they liked. Liked.Seto realized just how much he liked Joey.and Triston and Yugi and Ryou and their yami's and hell, he even thinked he liked Tea! Seto felt the tears fall down his face. He had really messed up his life. Though he couldn't take all the credit, Seth and Kaiba may get jealous and feel left out on that matter.

Kaiba, seeing as his beatings were getting no reaction from Seto, changed into Yami. Seto bit back a curse and glared at the beast. Now he really hated Kaiba. Taking on Yami's form to hurt him. Then again, Seto wouldn't be surprised if Yami would hurt him. Fuck, Yami had nearly killed Seto back on the tower at the duelist kingdom island. As far as Seto was concerned Yami hated his ever-living guts. He probably wouldn't care if Seto died. Seto remembered how Yami had completely ignored him when he ran into the gang at school. Seto started to cry harder. Yami meant so much to Seto; even after hurting his pride, his reputation, and his title Seto still respected and even cared about Yami. Maybe he cared more about Yami then he realized. And his dreams, the prince had been Yami.not Yugioh. Kaiba was right, Yugioh never existed. He wasn't real, just another form of torture. But Yami was the real thing.

Kaiba pulled back and frowned. All he was getting from Seto were tears and although that was nice it didn't satisfy him enough. He wanted hate and pain. He wanted Seto to cry out hard. He wanted a broken heart. He couldn't understand, just a year ago the slightest punch made Seto break down. Now, it was like nothing mattered to him. Hating what he was about to do, Kaiba leaned down and took Seto's chin in his hand. The brunette looked him in the eyes. Kaiba sighed and held their gaze, "What is up with you? Everything I try you take as if you're just some pillow that feels nothing. There is something different about you then before. What is it and if you don't tell me I'll beat you in the form of Yugi and/or Mokuba."

Seto, not wanting to take any more beatings from the forms of his friends, answered Kaiba. He told him about Pegasus and Gozubora. He told him about how much he hated him and Seth and pleaded he just kill him now. "Of course, I don't know why I'm telling you this. It's not like you know anything about love or friendship." Kaiba on the other hand was dumbstruck. He couldn't believe what Seto had gone through while he and Seth were gone. It was Seth's life, it seemed silly and unfair that Seto was being forced to deal with what Seth should of dealt with. What more, he couldn't believe that he actually cared. Sure, he liked beating Seto, but that was his nature as a demon. He didn't hate the little brunette. He actually liked him a little. So strong, unlike that damn Seth. Kaiba suddenly didn't feel up to beating Seto, "You're wrong. I know what love is." Kaiba turned and left Seto, not even bothering to close and lock the cell door. Seto was surprised at the demons comment and sat to think about it. He finally tried to stand but winced as his whole body screamed in pain. Oh well, he had better wait till he can walk or crawl at the least.

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"Hey!! You guys, look at that castle up ahead!" Yami and the others adverted their attention away from the sleeping Bakura's to see what Tea was pointing to. They had all awoke to find Ryou snuggled up next to Bakura. It surprised them all at first, but they decided it was Ryou's life so he could do what he wanted and love whom he wanted. Now watching the castle growing closer they all had a feeling that here was where they would find Seto and all the answers.

"I suppose we should wake them," Yugi said pointing to Bakura and Ryou. Yami smirked at the thought of those two waking up and finding everyone staring at them. "Ah, I don't know little light. They look awfully cute like that. I'd hate to ruin this kawaii scene." Yugi gave Yami a ha-ha-very- funny look and crawled over to shake Ryou gently. Ryou opened one eye and smiled up at Yugi. "Good morning." Yugi returned the welcome and told Ryou about the castle. Ryou smiled and sat up, careful not to wake Bakura. He then bent down and brushed his lips lightly against his yami's. Everyone blushed and did their best to concentrate on other things besides Ryou's unexpected show of affection.

Bakura groaned and opened his eyes to see his light smiling at him. If it had been anyone else, he would of cussed the ever-living shit out of them. Instead he wrapped his arm around Ryou's waist and returned the kiss. Sitting up he batted his eyelashes innocently at Yami and gave Ryou another kiss. This one lasted a little longer and the other's got the picture. Yami turned his attentions back to the nearing castle. When he finds out who is responsible for Seto's kidnapping, the town's destruction, and all the other fucking things that have been happening. /Yami? Are you thinking about Seto again?/ Yami jumped as he heard Yugi thought speak to him. //Why do you ask, abiou.// /No particular reason.Ryou and Bakura are sure hitting it off. It's nice to see Bakura being nice for once./ Yami looked back and giggled as he saw Ryou and Bakura making out, much to the disgust of Tea. Joey and Triston didn't seem to bothered by it though and were giving each other strange glances. //You noticed Joey and Triston are a little closer now a days?// Yugi looked at them for a second and shrugged. /Yeah, they do seem to hang out a lot more than usual./

//Abiou, I'm afraid to report that we really suck at the who-is-currently- dating-who thing. We don't even know who our friends are sharing sheets with.// Yugi giggled at Yami's use of words. /You're right, Yami. Why, I don't even know who my own yami wants to share sheets with./ Yami's heart skipped a beat and he glared at his light. Yugi smiled back at him innocently. /Don't give me that look, Yami. You've had nothing on your mind except Seto for almost a year. I've even heard you cry out his name in your sleep./ //That's because I hate him so much! I dream about killing him and I think about killing him and.// /Ok, I get the point! All I was saying was that if you have feelings for Seto then it's fine with me. I could get to love Seto to, Yami./ //Yugi!? What does that mean.what about Tea!?// /Tea, face it she loves you, Yami. Not me. Besides, her preaching is starting to annoy me. That and I sort of.like.Seto a little more than her./ Yami looked at his light in disbelief. /Ok, I like Seto a lot more. He's just, you know. He acts so distant and cold but he's kind deep down. I just know it. That's why Mokuba loves him so much. I realized this when I saw them together at Duelist Kingdom./

Yami stared hard at the dark castle trying to register his lights words. Yugi was in love with Seto.Seto Kaiba! Yami couldn't hurt Yugi. He loved Seto too, but Seto wouldn't have them both.would he? He would have to pretend that Seto didn't mean anything to him, for Yugi's sake. //Well, I don't love Seto so he's all yours. But you'll have to tell him, Yugi. As soon as possible. He's a handsome man and there are a lot of people out there who would give their left and right arm for him.// /.Yami./

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Seto winced as he woke up and tried to stretch. It was no use, he was too weak and hurt to move. Seto leaned against the wall and tried to recall his dream. This one had been different then the others. It wasn't about his past life at all. What's more, it had been about Yugi this time instead of Yami. He had never really considered how he felt about Yugi. He knew that Yami and Yugi were the same person and at the same time they were different people. He supposed that to love one, he would have to love the other. Yugi was the first person other than Mokuba to call Seto by his first name. He was also the first person to forgive Seto, even after everything that he had done to the little angel, Yugi had still tried to help him in the Duelist Kingdom. He even recalled Yugi's words when he had asked Seto to join them and travel with them to Pegasus's castle. If it hadn't been for Yugi, Yami wouldn't have stopped the Celtic Guardian from attacking his Blue Eyes.

There was Yugi personality. Always thinking about others and never himself. He was so pure, so innocent, and yet had a slight hint of impish mischief to him. Then there was his physical self. He wasn't exactly the tallest person on the block, though he had grown at least two inches over the year. Talk about a sudden growth spurt. There was that hair that Seto loved. He bet that it felt like silk even though it looked like it could be stiff. He'd like to run his hands through that hair at least once in his life. Then there were those big beautiful eyes and cherub like face that gave Yugi that innocent look. And those lips of his, so soft looking and almost kissable.shit!!

He jumped up sending a sharp pain through his body. He leaned back slowly against the wall and thought about what he had just been thinking. Seto chuckled as he realized he loved both of the boys. Damn, he was really screwed up in his mind. He wasn't even sure he could love someone after what Gozubora did to him. He'd probably chicken out and break down from fright of going through that again. Strange, this whole time he was running around and he just now started thinking about what Gozubora did to him. Yep, if he didn't die soon he'd probably go through a nervous breakdown. Did yami's go through nervous breakdowns. At least he knew why he was rarely ever hungry.

Footsteps brought Seto out of his thoughts and he groaned to himself. He knew of two people who would be visiting. Both of them weren't his favorite guests. Seto looked up to see Kaiba walk into the cell, his hands behind his back so Seto couldn't see what he had. At least he had returned to Seto's form instead of one of his friends. "What are you doing here? Don't I even get a chance to heal?" Kaiba frowned down at Seto, "It's nice to see you too." He then knelt down beside Seto and produced from behind a.first aid kit?? "What's this." Kaiba paid no attention to Seto's question and got to work cleaning and bandaging his wounds. Seto was having a hard time figuring out what the hell Kaiba was doing. Was he just trying to get Seto to drop his guard!? "I've been thinking.Seth has been abusing the privilege of having a yami. By the way, I noticed a Blue Eyes White Dragon slipping down into the trees nearby with several passengers on board. Your friends are here in other words. You know.Bakura, Tea, Joey, and even Yami and Yugi." Seto was to shocked at Kaiba's sudden change in attitude. It took him five minutes to swallow this information and realize what Kaiba was talking about. "Why are you healing me.?" Kaiba didn't answer for a while, he didn't meet Seto's eyes either. Finally he sighed and looked up at Seto.

"I've loved someone. His name was Neko. He was a demon like me, but, he was sealed away about five hundred years ago. After I lost him, I didn't know what to do. Seth said that if I helped him control you then, he'd break the seal. The only thing is, I've been helping him for almost ten years now and he hasn't even studied up on seal breaking." Seto studied Kaiba's eyes and in them he saw pain, sadness, and anger. He knew the feeling of that dull ache humans call loneliness. He actually felt sorry for Kaiba.

"I'd help you, Kaiba. If you'd trust me and give me a chance. There would be no catch. I know what it feels like to lose someone you love." Kaiba smiled up at him and finished bandaging his wounds. "You're starting to sound like that little twerp, Yugi." Seto smirked and glared at Kaiba, "Hey, Yugi ain't no twerp." "Now you sound like Joey." Seto laughed at Kaiba's comment. Actually, he was starting to see what Yugi must of seen in him. Hell, Yugi gave Seto a second chance when he saw how Seto cared about his brother. Maybe he should give Kaiba a chance. Kaiba could very well be just like him. Misunderstood and used. "Let me help you Kaiba. Seth is the real enemy."

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AnimeFan: I know, I know. I'm bad at the evil people stuff. I just like it when someone who seems really evil isn't really all that evil. He he. I promised this chapter would be long and it is. Most of my chapters are only two to three pages long in Microsoft Word but this one was five pages long. Damnit, I couldn't make it to long so I'll have to continue in the next chapter. But that's what these chapters are for. Lol. Ok, that's too much Macarena for today!! (takes a drink of orange soda. It keeps her sane) Ryou and Bakura making out. He he. Oh, bye the way. You may of all noticed that in the beginning it seemed that there was something going on between Yugi and Seto and later on it turned to a Seto and Yami thing. Well, the love line is now a triangle! The pairing is Yami/Seto/Yugi. He he. Poor Yami thinks that Seto wouldn't love both him and Yugi. We'll just have to see.