Chapter 14: Seto Kaiba

(A/N: Many apologies for the VERY long delay. I just got caught up with other things and I really didn't have time to work on this fic. I appreciate the patience and I'm just thrilled that you guys like my fic. Thank you!! I'll try to do a chapter at least once a week. ^^

Disclaimer: I don't own any Yugioh characters or anything related to Yugioh. I'm just a fan who likes Silentshipping. ^^

Yeah, Kind of too late to write a disclaimer, lolz.)

My eyes are shut. My back aches. I just feel horrible.

I was just walking down the streets to buy a drink, and then I get pushed into the wall all of a sudden.

"What the hell?" I looked up to see a group of thugs hovering around me.

"You messed with our leader, now its time for us to mess with you." A thug kicked me to the ground. I fell back, as I quickly lifted myself up.

"I have no time to 'mess' with a group of losers like you, now fuck off." I calmly said, as I began to walk away. Then I felt a heavy hand on my shoulder.

"You won't be going anywhere."

It was painful hours of torture. I fought back heavily, but it was too much. My chest felt heavy, as if I felt like I was running out of breath.

"Damn it.." I collapsed on the ground, as I felt myself knocked out.

My eyes began to open, as I caught my sense of feel. Was it a dream? I looked to the side to see Serenity kneeling beside my bed. I frowned slightly. If she found out that I had a virus, I don't know what I can do.

"Hmm?" Serenity's head bolted up. "Kaiba.."

I said nothing to her. I know I should have said something, but I just don't know what to say.

"Will you get better? Will you be all right?" Serenity grasped my hand even tighter. I nodded slowly, but my face showed of discontent. Will I be okay? Will I be cured?

"Okay!" Serenity smiled uneasily, as she rubbed her cheek against my hand. I felt her soft baby cheek on my hard rough hand. I frowned, as my back ached with pain.

Why does it hurt so much?

I felt thirsty, as I leaned over for a cup of water.

"Oh! Let me get that!" Serenity rushed over and grabbed the cup for me. She poured in water and gently tilted the cup into my mouth, as I felt the cool liquid flow through. I closed my eyes, drifting off to sleep.

I saw a woman, a young woman with curly brown hair. She was slender and tall. She skipped happily, as her curls bounced on her shoulders. She called out to me, reaching for my hand. I tried to grab for it, reaching out further and further. I couldn't reach it. My hand never met hers. I would never be with her.

I looked at myself, a boy of five, in a pair of blue trousers with messy brown hair and the bluest eyes in the world. I was isolated. I had no one, but I had a purpose. I heard wails of crying, as I turned to my side to see a baby with messy black hair in a basket. I learned that my only purpose was to take care of him. My brother.

The young woman came back to my memories. Who was she? She had such a kind and tender face, as I recalled her reaching out for me. My heart aches for her. My heart really wanted to be with her.

My mother.

I bolted up, as Serenity looked at me in alarm.

"Kaiba, what's wrong?" She asked.

"Nothing, I must have had a nightmare or something." I shrugged.

"You have sweat on your face." Serenity took out a cloth and wiped my forehead.

I smiled uneasily, as I leaned back to go back to sleep.

"You know what's one way to get rid of nightmares?" Serenity asked, as I looked up to her.

"What?" I asked.

"Think happy thoughts."

"Like?"

"Like when we first met!" Serenity smiled. "Do you remember?"

Of course I remembered. That silly girl.

"You were running in the rain and I stopped you in my limo."

"Yup! I always wanted to ask you, why did you offer me a ride?" Serenity asked.

I thought. Why did I? Then I remembered.

"I'm not that heartless." I smirked.

Serenity smiled, then she started to laugh. For some reason, her laugh made me laugh.

We laughed the whole nightlong.

It was the day of my operation. If this operation goes successful, then I can go home in a week. I waited for Serenity to come. It was almost after school.

"Sorry! I'm late!" Serenity ran in. "I can't miss this important day! You'll need my support, huh?"

"Yeah. I need you."

Serenity's flushed face turned into a warm smile. She walked over to me and grabbed my hand.

Then a group of doctors burst in. They held me and moved me onto another bed. I was being pushed away, as Serenity ran at the side. She ran all the way and stopped at the emergency door.

"Kaiba..." I heard her cry out, as I was soon to be knocked out of consciousness.

I woke up. I felt great deal of pain.

"Kaiba!"

I turned to the side to find her. She was always by my side. She greeted me with a warm smile.

"Does it hurt?"

"N-" I stopped. My voice came out hoarse. I just shook my head no. Then the doctor came in.

"Your finally awake." He said, as I nodded. "Well, I'll have to say that the operation was quite a success, but...you may not be able to talk for a week."

Damn. A week.

"He can't talk? That sucks. Well, at least your okay now," Serenity smiled, as I smiled back weakly.

I would be powerless without my voice. Damn.

"Well, other than that, you are free to leave." The doctor announced.

I nodded, as Serenity grabbed onto my arm. "Let's get ice cream!"

I was finally backed in school. I walked in the hallways to meet up with Serenity at a nearby park, but I felt someone grab my shoulder.

I turned around to see one of them thugs. What did they want?

"Hey, we need to settle our score. You beat up our leader, now its time for us to beat you up."

Damn them. I was cautious not to use my voice, so I just shrugged and started to walk.

Then I felt an aggressive force.

"Come on, face us like a man!" He cried out.

"N-" I couldn't make out a sound. I grabbed onto my throat.

"Aww, pretty boy can't talk? This will make things interesting.."

I glared at them. Damn.