- = Introduction = -

Hello. I am a new writer here at fanfiction.net, and I go by Shadow. This fan fiction will turn into a Seto/Serenity fan fic, so stay away of you disapprove of this relationship. I would like at least one or two reviews before I make another chapter, please ^^ Feedback is greatly appreciated, and feel free to email me at shadowangel42@aol.com if you need anything; don't hesitate to drop a line! On to further matters.

I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh, its creator does, and all companies, affiliates, and people associated with him do. I'd like to thank 4KIDS Entertainment for taking the time to dub this wonderful show (although they could've done a better job in doing so.)

Also, one other thing to note, this story will get violent, so stay away if you dislike blood. I will NEVER get sexually graphic. NEVER EVER. So, feel free to let your eyes wander from chapter to chapter safely ^_^

Chapters will be written whenever I have free time, and I will try to get a least 3 chapters done per weekend if possible. Don't worry, I have plenty of free time!

Chapter 1 will be written shortly after this introduction is posted. I don't need any reviews to start Chapter 1, so don't worry! Sit down and buckle up, you'll be on the edge of your seat in the epic tale, "Maiden of the Mansion"!

..but before you do, why not get a little background on what's going on? No one likes being clueless, right? Of course you don't. ^^

The time period is after all events regarding Duelist Kingdom, Battle City, the Noah Arc, etc. The gang has finally dealt with all the evils (for now) troubling the world, and has time to relax (don't worry, no "great" evils will arise during this fic!) Kaiba is still his same cold self, and all characters retain all personalities and ages they had in the show. Pairings will be Seto/Serenity, Yami Yugi/Tea, and Joey/Mai (poor Tristan!) More pairings may be added as I see fit. A little preview of what I have planned.. Kaiba gets hurt, to say the least a few times.. (Kaiba: O_O) Seto slowly warms up to Serenity.. (very slowly, but faster than you may think!) Yami gets the guts to talk to Tea.. just to name a few. ^^

Kaiba: Erm.. something tells me I'm not going to like what Shadow does to me in the story..

Shadow: Mwhahaha.. the things I have planned for you..

Kaiba: Oh.. boy.. o_o