Akkadia: *is constantly tapping her pencil on her computer desk*

Karria: *getting very annoyed* Do you have to keep doing that?

Akkadia: *glares at her Yami and returns to tapping her pencil again*

Yami: I take it, she's not going to do the disclaimer...

Karria: Looks like it. Yami you do it.

Yami: Fine, Akkadia who is currently driving us up the wall, has no ownership over any Yu-Gi-Oh related characters. She only owns the story idea.

Karria: On with the fic!

A/N: Ok, I got over my writer's block for replaying the past. I'm hoping I'll have the same outcome for this story! Well, I won't know until I get my reviews! It will be a teensy bit short. Enjoy chapter 10!

Chapter 10

(TV Announcer Dude: Previously on Yu-Gi-Oh)

"Would you like to come in and meet my mother?" Serenity asked.

Kaiba shrugged, "Sure."

Serenity took a minute to fish her key from her purse and opened the door, "Mom, I'm-" she stopped. Her eyes widened, "You..."

"It's past your bedtime, my dear..." Standing in the middle of the living room was a man dressed in black (Karria: where have I seen that before? Akkadia: *throws her pencil at her Yami, pulls out another one and keeps tapping*). He had dirty brown hair and pale skin.

Serenity had lost her voice for a few seconds. As soon as she found it she said, "What are you doing here?"

The man just smirked. He slowly made his way towards her, "I'm here to take care of some unfinished business..." The minute he was a foot away from Serenity, the smirk on his face vanished, "Where is your brother?"

Serenity shrugged, "How should I know. I haven't seen him in three years."

A small creak in the doorway caused the man to look up. When he saw Kaiba, his face was filled with anger, "What the hell do you think you are doing with my daughter?"

Daughter? Kaiba finally figured it out. This was Serenity's Father, "I-"

Serenity interrupted him, "I AM NOT YOUR DAUGHTER!!!!" she screamed.

The man turned around to face Serenity, "How dare you speak to me that way, you bitch!" He drew his hand back to hit her.

Kaiba reacted immediately and grabbed the man's arm and twisted it behind his back, "Unless you want to lose the use of an arm, I suggest you get the hell out of here..." His voice was dripping with pure venom and his cool blue eyes were hardened like ice. With one more twist, Kaiba shoved the man out the door. He immediately shut the door and locked every lock that was there. Kaiba turned around to see a trembling Serenity, "A...are you all right, Serenity?"

Serenity didn't answer. Instead she ran into his arms and buried her head into his chest. The tears flowed freely from her hazel eyes and streamed down her pale cheeks, "I was so scared..." her voice was as shaky as she was.

Kaiba just held her more tightly and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, "Shh, it's ok. I promise nothing's going to happen like that anymore."

After what had seemed like hours, Serenity's tears had finally ceased, "Oh, I got your shirt wet." she said as she wiped the remaining teardrops from her eyes.

Kaiba lightly chuckled, "Don't worry about it. I have tons more at home. Hey um, by the way, where's your mother?"

Serenity's head immediately shot up at the mentioning of her mother. She walked into the kitchen to find a note.

Serenity, I hope your date with that boy went well.

Something came up and I needed to back home

for a few days. Since you're used to being alone,

I'm hoping you'll forgive me for this. I'll be gone

for a few week max, but otherwise, expect me

home on Saturday!

Love, Ma

P.S. Stay out of trouble and call me if you have any problems.

Kaiba was leaning against the doorway, "Well?"

Serenity turned around, "She's gone. She had to go back home for work."

"So that means, you're going to be here by yourself?"

Serenity nodded, "It's nothing new. I'm usually home alone. It doesn't bother me."

Kaiba walked over and placed a hand on her shoulder, "I know, but with that man claiming to be your father could come back at anytime."

Serenity walked towards a window and looked outside. It was starting to rain, "He's my Step-father." She seemed to be lost in another world.

"What happened to your real Father than? If I'm not being to nosy." Kaiba asked.

Serenity turned to face him, "I'll tell you what happened, but, not here." a hint of red started to show in her cheeks, "Would it be all right if we went to your place. I just don't feel safe here anymore."

Kaiba nodded, "I understand. In fact, why don't you stay with me until your mom comes home?"

Serenity smiled, "All right, I'll go and back a few things."

"Don't bother, you can go shopping tomorrow."

"Ok, but I'm going to get some night clothes and an outfit for tomorrow though." Serenity raced up the stairs and into her bedroom. In a matter of five minutes she returned dressed in a pair of jeans and a violet shirt that had silver angel wings on the back. She had a small duffle bag over her shoulder, "Ok, I'm ready."

Kaiba chuckled, "Well that didn't take long." He led Serenity out of the house towards the limo. The ride was silent between the two passengers for the first five minutes.

The silence was shattered; however, when Serenity asked, "What's Mokuba gonna say when he sees me with you?"

Kaiba laughed, "He won't care. In fact, he'll be happy. You already know I'm not around enough to spend a large portion of quality time with him. You will probably take my place when I'm not around. I can tell he likes them, but I know Mokuba is getting bored with the servants."

Serenity laughed, "Yeah, I could probably understand why." Her laughter suddenly stopped, "What if he asks, why I'm stay with you?"

Kaiba let out a sighed, "I'm planning on telling him the truth. Your mom's going to be gone for a few days and you need a place to stay."

Serenity nodded, "Oh, ok."

Akkadia: *is STILL tapping her pencil against her computer desk*

Karria: *rereads chapter* Is that a cliffhanger or not?

Yami: I'm not sure. And we can't ask the authoress, she's lost it completely

Akkadia: *throws her pencil at Yami, pulls out another one and goes back to tapping once again*

Yami: Oww!

Yugi: *walks over to Akkadia, taps her own the shoulder and hands her something. He turns to the other two* If I were you I'd run while you have the time...

Yami+Karria: Why?

Yugi: *points to Akkadia* That's why! *runs out of the room*

Akkadia: *has swallowed fifty pixie stix in less than a minute*

Yami: Oh, boy!

Karria: Run!

Akkadia: *watches them run off and bursts out laughing* 3 reviews= chapter 11!