Departure.
(Author's note: Hee hee, um, well, sorry for the long wait for those of you who look forward to this fic. I'm planning to make a yugioh yaoi shrine ^^ yes, I'm a yaoi fan **gasp** and I'm probably gonna write a yaoi fic after this fic. XP well, hope ya enjoy this chapter. ^^)
"WHAT THE FUCK?" Joey screamed as his scream was heard throughout the whole kingdom.
"Joey! Excuse your language!" The king shouted. "I don't want know son of my to give such a horrible expression! When I say it's time to separate you two, damn right it's the time!"
"Father.excuse me for my language.but you can't do this. You can't do this to Serenity and I. We love each other."
"My decisions are final. Surely, I understand your deep sibling love but-"
"NO! No.it's different. It's not what you think." Joey slowly mumbled.
"What, I don't understand you.Can you clear it up for me?" the king asked, confused.
"I love Serenity in a way you would never understand. I.I.I.I want to make her my queen. My wife.I want to live my whole life with her!" Joey shouted.
SLAP! The king slapped his son in anger.
"Your crazy." the king muttered.
Joey touched his face with his left hand.
"To see my son.in love with his own sister.do you know how embarrassing that is?" The king shouted.
"I'm sorry, but I had to be honest." Joey looked to the ground as his face burned brightly. "Now.I will be excused. Please have a safe trip tomorrow."
Joey left the room as he walked towards his bedroom. As he walked in the hallway, he noticed Serenity and Kaiba standing near the door.
"Joey! What happened?" Serenity asked, alarmed.
"It's nothing. Go back to sleep. And you. Seto Kaiba. Take good care of her, or you'll find yourself dead."
Joey headed towards his room, until Serenity grabbed his arm.
"What happened?" Serenity asked with tears in her eyes. Joey looked down at those tearful eyes. Those eyes that were going blind and soon she wouldn't be able to see her own brother anymore.
"Serenity.I hope your eyes will get better." Joey tried to let go of Serenity's firm grasp.
"Tell me, what made you shout like that?" Serenity's tears fell down her face. The tears made Joey's knees weak as he felt as if he was to collapse.
"Serenity." Joey embraced her in his arms. "Serenity.I love you.I love you so much that you don't know how much a love you."
"Well, I love you too! You're the most loveable brother in the world!" Serenity hugged back.
"No Serenity.the way I love you are the love you would never return. The love you would never understand." Joey kissed Serenity's forehead as he went into his room.
"Wha-What did he mean?" Serenity asked herself.
"Hmm." Kaiba remained silent.
"Oh Kaiba! I hope we have a safe trip tomorrow!" Serenity threw herself into Kaiba's arms.
"Yea."
The morning sun shone brightly as Serenity woke up to see Kaiba gone.
"Kaiba? KAIBA!" Serenity got up as she ran around her room. "Where are you?"
Serenity ran into Joey's room, which was also empty. "Not here!"
Serenity ran down the halls back and forth and found herself back into her room.
"Kaiba.where are you? You promised! You promise we would never leave each other! KAIBA!!!" Serenity shouted as her face slowly filled with tears.
"Yes?"
Serenity turned around to see Kaiba at her door.
"KAIBA!" Serenity ran into Kaiba's arms.
"Um.good morning." Kaiba greeted in surprise.
"I thought you were gone!" Serenity wailed.
"Um.no.I'm right here." Kaiba said, uncomfortably.
"Where were you?"
"I just went down to get orders from your father. You are to dress and go down to the carriage out front."
"Oh.okay.but don't leave!"
"Of course I won't. I'm your bodyguard, remember?" Kaiba went towards out the door.
"Where are you going?" Serenity followed him.
"Well, you have to dress and get ready, I shouldn't be in your way. Plus, your handmaids are ready to help you," Kaiba pointed at five handmaids who were waiting patiently at the door.
"Hmm.But still stay. You can turn around, while I dress. I just can't leave you out of my presence!" Serenity cried out as she brought Kaiba back into her room.
"Um.Serenity, I don't think.um." Kaiba felt uneasy as the handmaids stared at him.
"Pretty please with cherry blossoms on top?" Serenity smiled.
"Fine." Kaiba muttered as he stood near the window, his back facing Serenity and her handmaids.
"Ow! Really, do you have to pull that tight?" Serenity smiled gently as she winced in pain. The maids pulled on her corset tightly.
Kaiba smiled slightly as he had the urge to turn around, but didn't.
"Hey Kaiba, what do you think things will be like at the south?" Serenity asked.
"Well, I guess we'll find out today."
"I'm glad your coming."
"I'm glad too."
The handmaids looked as if they were listening intensively. Serenity noticed this and decided it was best to be careful of what she says.
"I hope the prince is fairly good looking." Serenity signed.
"Oh." Kaiba didn't know what to say. Was Serenity really up for this marriage?
The handmaids applied small amount of make up, for Serenity didn't were need it for she had natural beauty. Her hair was held up tight in a bun on the top of her head. There was a silver blue bird pin placed on top with strings of pearls around her head. Her dress was satin sky blue and had white fluffs underneath. The top was a V shaped dress with puff sleeves. She had on gloves that came up to her elbows and ribbons flowing elegantly behind her back. Serenity also had a blue choker around her neck.
"I'm done! You can turn around now!" Serenity giggled. Kaiba turned around and swore that Serenity was the most beautiful creature he has ever seen.
"What do you think?" Serenity grinned.
"You look nice," Kaiba said, sternly.
"NICE? There must be more behind that, right?" Serenity was slightly disappointed.
"You look really nice, I bet the prince will be quite impressed." Kaiba said as he thought about what Serenity said earlier.
"Hmm." Serenity hoped Kaiba didn't have any wrong ideas about her.
"Shall we go?" Kaiba broke the long silence.
"Okay!" Serenity continued to be cheerful, but inside she was quite worried.
Kaiba and Serenity walked out to the front.
"You look lovely my dear!" The king cried out as he grabbed his daughter's hands.
"Thank you father," Serenity said as she slowly parted from Kaiba, for they were to be in different carriages.
"SERENITY!!!"
Serenity turned to see Joey running up to her. He looked exhausted and tired as he ran up to her, holding what seemed to be a necklace. Joey gave one look to the king.
"Father.I just want to say goodbye." Joey timidly looked at his father as the king nodded and left the two alone. Then before he left he whispered in Joey's ear, "Remember, she is just your little sister, nothing more. From this day on, forget about her. She belongs with the prince in the south now."
"Yes, I know," Joey whispered back then turned to Serenity. "You're finally leaving."
"Yea.I'm going to miss you, but I'm only staying there for a month, just remember that!" Serenity smiled as she touched Joey's nose with her forefinger.
"Of course! You'll come back and we'll spend the next four months together before you go back to that hell."
"Yup!" Serenity smiled as she gave her brother one last hug.
"Oh, one more thing, before I forget to give you this." Joey held up a necklace with a diamond on it. "Think of me as you wear this?"
"Of course!" Serenity smiled as she let Joey place the necklace around her neck. "I'll always think of you when I see this."
"Bye Serenity."
"Bye!" Serenity waved as her back turned towards him. She walked slowly to her carriage and then felt arms rushed around her. "Hmm?"
"I love you." Joey squeezed tighter.
"Hmm.Joey, I love you too, so be a good brother and help father, okay?"
"Okay," Joey signed as he slowly let go. Then he noticed that his father was staring at him. "Have a safe trip!"
"Bye!" Serenity smiled one last time as she got into the carriage.
The trip to the south was a quite a long one. When they finally arrived, Serenity was quite exhausted.
"Father? Where's the carriage with my bodyguard?" Serenity asked.
"Your bodyguard should be outside of this carriage right now. He's supposed to assist you. I'm just going to have a few words with the queen and leave. Have a good time with the prince dearest," the king smiled.
"Yes father." Serenity said. "Have a safe trip back home."
The door of the carriage was suddenly opened as Serenity saw Kaiba hold out his hand. Serenity accepts as she got down from the carriage. The king also got down as the three went down the red carpet towards the main throne.
The main throne was immaculate as if the princess's presence had great importance.
"I see you have finally arrived!" The queen's voice boomed from the throne.
"Yes and this is my daughter Serenity and her faithful bodyguard, Seto Kaiba," the king introduced.
"Oh, and would Seto Kaiba would like one of my lady consorts after he serves the princess?" the queen suggested.
"That would be up to him, if he is up for the deal," The king looked towards Kaiba as Kaiba gave off a small shrug.
"Now, let me introduce you to my son, Yugi!" the queen introduced as the small prince walked silently up to the throne.
Yugi walked silently, hoping that the princess wouldn't be too ugly. He lifted his head to see Serenity in her beautiful blue dress. He gaped at the blueness as if she was some blue goddess.
"You two might as well say your greetings." the queen shrugged.
Yugi walked up to Serenity. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Yes, I suppose." Serenity didn't know what to do, but stare at the prince.
Then Yugi lifted her right hand and kissed it, as Serenity slightly blushed.
"Hmm.I think they are getting along, don't you think?" the queen smiled. "Servants! Lead the princess and her guard to their rooms and let her and my son spend time together as I chat a bit with the king." the queen ordered.
The servants quickly led serenity and Kaiba to their rooms. Then Kaiba felt as if he was being looked at. He turned his head a bit to see Yugi staring right at him. He seemed to be observing Kaiba as if he didn't trust him or something. Kaiba shrugged as he continued to walk on.
"Wait!" Yugi ran up to Kaiba as Serenity turned around.
"Yes?" Serenity asked.
"No, you may proceed, I would like a few words with your bodyguard."
"What is it you want?" Kaiba asked a bit annoyed.
"Do you have any relations with the princess?" Yugi asked.
"No." Kaiba replied.
"Good, then I would have had you executed."
(Author's note: Hee hee, um, well, sorry for the long wait for those of you who look forward to this fic. I'm planning to make a yugioh yaoi shrine ^^ yes, I'm a yaoi fan **gasp** and I'm probably gonna write a yaoi fic after this fic. XP well, hope ya enjoy this chapter. ^^)
"WHAT THE FUCK?" Joey screamed as his scream was heard throughout the whole kingdom.
"Joey! Excuse your language!" The king shouted. "I don't want know son of my to give such a horrible expression! When I say it's time to separate you two, damn right it's the time!"
"Father.excuse me for my language.but you can't do this. You can't do this to Serenity and I. We love each other."
"My decisions are final. Surely, I understand your deep sibling love but-"
"NO! No.it's different. It's not what you think." Joey slowly mumbled.
"What, I don't understand you.Can you clear it up for me?" the king asked, confused.
"I love Serenity in a way you would never understand. I.I.I.I want to make her my queen. My wife.I want to live my whole life with her!" Joey shouted.
SLAP! The king slapped his son in anger.
"Your crazy." the king muttered.
Joey touched his face with his left hand.
"To see my son.in love with his own sister.do you know how embarrassing that is?" The king shouted.
"I'm sorry, but I had to be honest." Joey looked to the ground as his face burned brightly. "Now.I will be excused. Please have a safe trip tomorrow."
Joey left the room as he walked towards his bedroom. As he walked in the hallway, he noticed Serenity and Kaiba standing near the door.
"Joey! What happened?" Serenity asked, alarmed.
"It's nothing. Go back to sleep. And you. Seto Kaiba. Take good care of her, or you'll find yourself dead."
Joey headed towards his room, until Serenity grabbed his arm.
"What happened?" Serenity asked with tears in her eyes. Joey looked down at those tearful eyes. Those eyes that were going blind and soon she wouldn't be able to see her own brother anymore.
"Serenity.I hope your eyes will get better." Joey tried to let go of Serenity's firm grasp.
"Tell me, what made you shout like that?" Serenity's tears fell down her face. The tears made Joey's knees weak as he felt as if he was to collapse.
"Serenity." Joey embraced her in his arms. "Serenity.I love you.I love you so much that you don't know how much a love you."
"Well, I love you too! You're the most loveable brother in the world!" Serenity hugged back.
"No Serenity.the way I love you are the love you would never return. The love you would never understand." Joey kissed Serenity's forehead as he went into his room.
"Wha-What did he mean?" Serenity asked herself.
"Hmm." Kaiba remained silent.
"Oh Kaiba! I hope we have a safe trip tomorrow!" Serenity threw herself into Kaiba's arms.
"Yea."
The morning sun shone brightly as Serenity woke up to see Kaiba gone.
"Kaiba? KAIBA!" Serenity got up as she ran around her room. "Where are you?"
Serenity ran into Joey's room, which was also empty. "Not here!"
Serenity ran down the halls back and forth and found herself back into her room.
"Kaiba.where are you? You promised! You promise we would never leave each other! KAIBA!!!" Serenity shouted as her face slowly filled with tears.
"Yes?"
Serenity turned around to see Kaiba at her door.
"KAIBA!" Serenity ran into Kaiba's arms.
"Um.good morning." Kaiba greeted in surprise.
"I thought you were gone!" Serenity wailed.
"Um.no.I'm right here." Kaiba said, uncomfortably.
"Where were you?"
"I just went down to get orders from your father. You are to dress and go down to the carriage out front."
"Oh.okay.but don't leave!"
"Of course I won't. I'm your bodyguard, remember?" Kaiba went towards out the door.
"Where are you going?" Serenity followed him.
"Well, you have to dress and get ready, I shouldn't be in your way. Plus, your handmaids are ready to help you," Kaiba pointed at five handmaids who were waiting patiently at the door.
"Hmm.But still stay. You can turn around, while I dress. I just can't leave you out of my presence!" Serenity cried out as she brought Kaiba back into her room.
"Um.Serenity, I don't think.um." Kaiba felt uneasy as the handmaids stared at him.
"Pretty please with cherry blossoms on top?" Serenity smiled.
"Fine." Kaiba muttered as he stood near the window, his back facing Serenity and her handmaids.
"Ow! Really, do you have to pull that tight?" Serenity smiled gently as she winced in pain. The maids pulled on her corset tightly.
Kaiba smiled slightly as he had the urge to turn around, but didn't.
"Hey Kaiba, what do you think things will be like at the south?" Serenity asked.
"Well, I guess we'll find out today."
"I'm glad your coming."
"I'm glad too."
The handmaids looked as if they were listening intensively. Serenity noticed this and decided it was best to be careful of what she says.
"I hope the prince is fairly good looking." Serenity signed.
"Oh." Kaiba didn't know what to say. Was Serenity really up for this marriage?
The handmaids applied small amount of make up, for Serenity didn't were need it for she had natural beauty. Her hair was held up tight in a bun on the top of her head. There was a silver blue bird pin placed on top with strings of pearls around her head. Her dress was satin sky blue and had white fluffs underneath. The top was a V shaped dress with puff sleeves. She had on gloves that came up to her elbows and ribbons flowing elegantly behind her back. Serenity also had a blue choker around her neck.
"I'm done! You can turn around now!" Serenity giggled. Kaiba turned around and swore that Serenity was the most beautiful creature he has ever seen.
"What do you think?" Serenity grinned.
"You look nice," Kaiba said, sternly.
"NICE? There must be more behind that, right?" Serenity was slightly disappointed.
"You look really nice, I bet the prince will be quite impressed." Kaiba said as he thought about what Serenity said earlier.
"Hmm." Serenity hoped Kaiba didn't have any wrong ideas about her.
"Shall we go?" Kaiba broke the long silence.
"Okay!" Serenity continued to be cheerful, but inside she was quite worried.
Kaiba and Serenity walked out to the front.
"You look lovely my dear!" The king cried out as he grabbed his daughter's hands.
"Thank you father," Serenity said as she slowly parted from Kaiba, for they were to be in different carriages.
"SERENITY!!!"
Serenity turned to see Joey running up to her. He looked exhausted and tired as he ran up to her, holding what seemed to be a necklace. Joey gave one look to the king.
"Father.I just want to say goodbye." Joey timidly looked at his father as the king nodded and left the two alone. Then before he left he whispered in Joey's ear, "Remember, she is just your little sister, nothing more. From this day on, forget about her. She belongs with the prince in the south now."
"Yes, I know," Joey whispered back then turned to Serenity. "You're finally leaving."
"Yea.I'm going to miss you, but I'm only staying there for a month, just remember that!" Serenity smiled as she touched Joey's nose with her forefinger.
"Of course! You'll come back and we'll spend the next four months together before you go back to that hell."
"Yup!" Serenity smiled as she gave her brother one last hug.
"Oh, one more thing, before I forget to give you this." Joey held up a necklace with a diamond on it. "Think of me as you wear this?"
"Of course!" Serenity smiled as she let Joey place the necklace around her neck. "I'll always think of you when I see this."
"Bye Serenity."
"Bye!" Serenity waved as her back turned towards him. She walked slowly to her carriage and then felt arms rushed around her. "Hmm?"
"I love you." Joey squeezed tighter.
"Hmm.Joey, I love you too, so be a good brother and help father, okay?"
"Okay," Joey signed as he slowly let go. Then he noticed that his father was staring at him. "Have a safe trip!"
"Bye!" Serenity smiled one last time as she got into the carriage.
The trip to the south was a quite a long one. When they finally arrived, Serenity was quite exhausted.
"Father? Where's the carriage with my bodyguard?" Serenity asked.
"Your bodyguard should be outside of this carriage right now. He's supposed to assist you. I'm just going to have a few words with the queen and leave. Have a good time with the prince dearest," the king smiled.
"Yes father." Serenity said. "Have a safe trip back home."
The door of the carriage was suddenly opened as Serenity saw Kaiba hold out his hand. Serenity accepts as she got down from the carriage. The king also got down as the three went down the red carpet towards the main throne.
The main throne was immaculate as if the princess's presence had great importance.
"I see you have finally arrived!" The queen's voice boomed from the throne.
"Yes and this is my daughter Serenity and her faithful bodyguard, Seto Kaiba," the king introduced.
"Oh, and would Seto Kaiba would like one of my lady consorts after he serves the princess?" the queen suggested.
"That would be up to him, if he is up for the deal," The king looked towards Kaiba as Kaiba gave off a small shrug.
"Now, let me introduce you to my son, Yugi!" the queen introduced as the small prince walked silently up to the throne.
Yugi walked silently, hoping that the princess wouldn't be too ugly. He lifted his head to see Serenity in her beautiful blue dress. He gaped at the blueness as if she was some blue goddess.
"You two might as well say your greetings." the queen shrugged.
Yugi walked up to Serenity. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Yes, I suppose." Serenity didn't know what to do, but stare at the prince.
Then Yugi lifted her right hand and kissed it, as Serenity slightly blushed.
"Hmm.I think they are getting along, don't you think?" the queen smiled. "Servants! Lead the princess and her guard to their rooms and let her and my son spend time together as I chat a bit with the king." the queen ordered.
The servants quickly led serenity and Kaiba to their rooms. Then Kaiba felt as if he was being looked at. He turned his head a bit to see Yugi staring right at him. He seemed to be observing Kaiba as if he didn't trust him or something. Kaiba shrugged as he continued to walk on.
"Wait!" Yugi ran up to Kaiba as Serenity turned around.
"Yes?" Serenity asked.
"No, you may proceed, I would like a few words with your bodyguard."
"What is it you want?" Kaiba asked a bit annoyed.
"Do you have any relations with the princess?" Yugi asked.
"No." Kaiba replied.
"Good, then I would have had you executed."