AnimeFan: *Gasp!* Is it that bad to have Seth so emotional! ^-^'
Madison: Well, it is sort of off character.
Bubbles the Pikachu: Pi! Pi-ka-chu chu!
AnimeFan: That's right, Bubbles! I totally agree. Just because Seto Kaiba acts emotionless and cold doesn't mean that deep down he is! After all, Seto dear is running a large multibillionaire corporation! You gotta think about it. If Seto showed kindness or any sign of a soft heart, greedy bastards would immediately take advantage of the obvious weakness! I mean, look at Pegasus and how he exploited Seto's weakness for Mokuba. Seto no longer has the dangers of the company anymore in my story so he really has no reason to act so cold hearted and stone like. ^^
Bubbles the Pikachu: Pika! ^^
Madison: Haven't you gotten rid of that damn rat yet... -___-'
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Behind The Veil
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Chapter 9
But Yaammiii!!! Seth whined, adopted just about the cutest face ever in history.
Yami sighed and stubbornly shook his head for the eighth time that evening, Koi, listen to me. It'll be best if you stay behind and let me and Madison take care of this whole blood ordeal. If by chance you were to cut yourself at the hospital then that would provide yet more blood to prove that you are alive.
He's absolutely right, Seth-san! Just let us take care of everything! Madison piped in with her characteristically cheerful tone.
Seth pouted and crossed his arms, looking like he was about to cry. They can't do this to him! They can't leave him all alone in their apartment with...her.
Yami! You can't leave me here alone with Tea! She's a Viralous, please let me go!
Yami sighed. Seth you haven't even told us what a Viralous is or why it's so bad.
Trust me...it's bad! Very Bad!!
Oh quit your complaining Seth! Just because I'm a Viralous and your a Cyriberal doesn't mean you have to be frightened of me. Besides, Yami and Madison can go take care of your blood thing and we'll go out and have some bonding time together! Tea piped up behind them, flashing her rooting smile.
Seth sulked and glared at the woman behind him, just daring her to come within a five foot radius. Now Madison and Yami were even more confused then before. Viralous? Cyriberal? What the hell were these two talking about!? Seth must of noticed the two vampires confused expressions and sighed in defeat, sulking almost to the point of being shorter then Tea.
Unlike Vampires who retain the name vampire no matter what gender, Seth began. Demons are referred to by two different scientific names according to their sex. Female demons possess sharper teeth, a razor like tail, but tiny wings and are called Viralous. Male demons, like myself, possess relatively sharp teeth, no tail, but huge wings and are called...Cyriberal.
Madison and Yami exchanged looks and blinked,
So that's why you've been acting so strangely Seth-san! After all this time you've finally found another demon like you! Madison cheered and gave the sulky brunette a huge victory hug.
Yami took this all in then silently glared at the space between Seth and Tea, obviously observing some mental image in his mind. Seth watched his love's face grow dark and a shade of green tinged the bridge of his nose. He would of looked damn sexy at that moment, had he not had a good idea of what the vamp was glaring about at the time. Shooting a glare towards Tea, Seth walked over and snuggled his face into the boy's neck, wrapping him into a hug. Yami snapped out of whatever image he had been consumed in and gave his brunette a small smile, pulling him closer into a sweet little embrace.
Trust me Yami, I wanted to find another demon but I did not want the first one I found to be her, Seth whispered into his ex-rival's neck, planting a soft kiss. I actually wouldn't of minded never meeting another demon ever again. I already have everything I could of ever wished for.
Yami smiled and pulled him closer, nestling his face into his love's auburn hair. This was how it should of been all those years ago. No duels, no hate between them, just each other and their love. Somewhere behind Yami, Madison awed silently and clasped her hands together no doubt wishing she had a camera. Tea leaned against the wall with her arms crossed, smiling as if she thought the sight of the two boys cuddling so close was kawaii to. Heh, yeah right. Seth didn't trust her and he didn't want to get left behind with her...alone. There was a very good reason why he was frightened. Female demons were stronger, deadlier, faster, and some were known to eat their mates after they have made love. Females needed to be strong...in order to care for the young. Males were only there for reproduction truthfully. Kinda like the pry mantas almost.
"Seth...I know you don't want to stay, but we'll be back as soon as we can. Just try to get along with her, please."
Seth frowned and Yami fixed him with pleading eyes, his bottom lip sticking out slightly in a pout.
"If you stay I'll have sex with you!" The brunette piped up and licked his lover's cheek with a small hopeful smile.
Yami sighed and shook his head, slightly smirking at Seth's antics. That was about the oldest temptation ever invented since the beginning of earth.
"Stay and we'll be back as soon as possible."
So Seth remained standing there in the living room with his arms crossed stubbornly while Tea waved enthusiastically at the two retreating vampires.
"Bye you two...be careful! Don't worry about us, we'll be fine!" Tea cried and waved some more.
Yami gave his love one last wistful glance before closing the door behind him. Once they had left Tea and Seth just stood there where they were, sizing each other up. Seth wasn't sure what she had planned, but did begin to feel slightly better when Tea just smiled at him warmly.
"You two make such an adorable couple," she said, her smile widening.
Seth relaxed a little and shifted his weight to the other foot, "Really? You're not...angry or jealous?"
"Jealous! Me?! Never. Sure I was surprised, but I got over my crush on Yami years ago."
Seth felt a lot better at this news. Maybe Tea really wasn't the bitch he had always taken her for. If she was ok with him and Yami, then he really didn't have to be frightened that she'd try to devour him so she could have the pharaoh for herself. Suddenly an overwhelming wave a guilt boiled in the pit of his stomach. How could he have been so rude and cruel to her, she was Yami's friend and actually a pretty nice girl to know. He had treated her like shit without reason or logical purpose.
"So, Seth! That's your name now right? Anyway, why don't we leave this joint and get to know each other a little better. I know this excellent pub not far off and it's filled with a bunch of friends of mine. You know...other demons like us? We could go and you could make yourselves some friends!"
Tea had said this all in a heartbeat, yet Seth had vaguely heard all of it. He had been to busy cursing himself for being such an ass. So in his slight confused state of mind he agreed dumbly and the found himself being pulled out of the apartment by a rather happy, bouncy Tea Gardener. When his brain finally did make a reappearance he was standing in front of the entrance to a bar he hadn't recalled ever seeing before. Under the icy cold droplets of Hiroshima's usual rainfall, the words "Ninth Gate" glowed in blood red neon from the sign hanging over the entrance.
As they made their way down the stairs and through the door into the dimly lit pub, Seth lost himself to his thoughts yet again. The Ninth Gate, if he recalled correctly, was the skeleton made gate to hell. Sort of like the Seventh Gate was the pearl coated gates of heaven. Interesting name for a place, but then again if it was a hangout for other demons then that would sort of be stereotypical of the owner.
The inside, when Seth finally came back to reality, pretty much met the requirements of the name. The place was dark and hot, the only lighting coming from blood red lamps here, there, and hanging on the walls. Even the candles on the small round tables near the walls shimmered like the dancing flames of hell themselves. Over near the back right wall danced whores dressed in next to nothing. He strained his eyes closer to see past the crowd of shadowed people that hung around the spot and realized they weren't whores but female vampires chained at the neck like dogs. It seemed they were actually engaged in bitch fighting. As much as Seth knew, bitch fighting was illegal in almost seven country's in the world.
He watched as the men traded money back and forth in their betting of which women would survive and which would be killed. Seth had to turn away in disgust, being the person who never really understood that sort of thing. Actually at one time in his life he had participated in those illegal games of life and death. Only shortly after Yugi Motou's death did he suddenly no longer feel obliged to take part in it. It was like something inside of him snapped that day when he came to the younger boy's funeral. He still hadn't told Yami that he had been there in disguise. Though he never would of admitted it before, he had always admired the shorter boys courage and purity.
"Drink?"
Tea's voice broke through his thoughts and he excepted the beverage gratefully, glad to have something else to do then ponder over his strange and new behavior after Yugi's death. Taking the whole thing down in one gulp without thought, he watched as someone who had stood off in the shadows suddenly start forward towards the place he and Tea were now sitting at. What could this person want? Maybe he was a friend of Tea's or someone who had finally decided it was safe to order a drink. Seth watched the man wearily as he drew nearer, suddenly feeling very tired and hot. He reached over and yanked down on his shirt collar slightly, trying to get a little cool air. Damnit, why did this pub have to be so hot?
The man was now closer, practically breathing down the brunette's neck but Seth was paying no attention to him any longer. He was suddenly becoming very dizzy and was having a hard time sitting up straight. He felt so hot and was beginning to gasp out for some fresh air.
To hot...to stuffy...so...tired......
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AnimeFan: YES!!! I finally got this chapter done! What the hell is wrong with our Seth-san? Hmm, all of this is very fishy and I smell a rat. Does anyone have an idea as to Seth's slight thoughts on Yugi's death? Oooo, I tell you his new behavior is definitely linked to his visit to Yugi's funeral and the surprising conclusion to this story. What am I planning? Hmmm.... Anywho, who here knows where I got the idea of bitch fighting from? If anyone guesses right, you'll get a special kissy from any Yugioh character you wish in the next chapter. Madison included! If you're a guy and you don't want a kissy from Seto or Madison or such, then I'll just give you these make believe plushies! ^^ Bye Bye for now!