Summary: Years after Yugi left home because no one cared about him, he has
become a rich and famous doctor, treating lethal diseases that should kill
him. He wants to die, so he goes to the one person who could help: Yami.
NOT a suicide fic. Y/YY, mentions of B/R, OC/Y, and K/J.
Disclaimer: Ya, ya. You know the drill. I don't own YuGiOh or it
certainly would be for a more adult audience than wimpy little kids. And
if Money Magazine actually exists I don't own that either.
~Compelling Seduction~
Yugi smiled grimly, violet eyes lighting up with mirth. Finally he had enough money to leave this place forever, and good riddance to it.
It wasn't like anybody here actually cared about him; Yami had been ignoring him for years now, and so had the rest of his so-called friends. The only people to talk to him in weeks had been Malik and Marik, and that said something about his level of desperation.
Yugi reached into his pocket to pull out an envelope filled with cash, totaling $500,000, more than enough to see him through years of medical school. Again the smile rose on Yugi's pink lips. Kaiba Corp's investment in him would be paid back in time if he had anything to say about it.
Yugi scribbled a note on some paper. How about 'Yami & Co: I hate your guts for ignoring me for three long years. Go to hell, or someday I'll come back and make sure you do. Yours, Yugi Motou.' That should cover everything! He thought.
Yugi reached to set down the Millennium Puzzle hanging on his neck, but then thought better of it. The gold could be melted down and sold; that should make a fitting end to his connection to Yami.
/Yami?/ He sent to his darker half. /I'm going now. See you later!/ He said in a sickly sweet voice. Yami, doing a modeling job at the moment, would probably assume he was going to the park or something like that. //Whatever.// Yami sent back disinterestedly.
Yugi walked out the front door and hopped into a taxi, hoping to never see Domino City again. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~9 Years Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yugi Motou, A.K.A. Yugi Kenshii, A.K.A. the Purple Demon, sighed, remembering the promise he had made to himself to never set eyes on this city again, right before leaving for America and med school.
The best day of my life. He reflected with satisfaction. That had been the day he had started a new life, definitely a better one.
In school Yugi had worked hard for four years, graduating in record time. He had immediately started work with the CDC, or Centers for Disease control. Yugi allowed himself a small smile as he thought about his takeover of the Center, from newbie to Head of the Center, with several military titles jumbled in as well.
Once he had controlled the Center, Yugi had started working with the most dangerous diseases, the diseases that had no cure and no vaccine. Most scientists would freeze in fear when confronted with tiny samples of what Yugi worked with on a daily basis. From there the once innocent young man had traveled the country, helping with breakouts and mystery illnesses in ease.
Yugi had been to Africa to examine Ebola patients, and had seen firsthand the effects of every dangerous virus in the world. But, on the other hand, Yugi had gained wealth, and lots of it, by participating in missions to destroy biological agents and bombs in the United States Government's CIA.
In addition, he had been named one of the world's most eligible bachelors by Money Magazine, required to pose for a photo shoot. Women, girls, and even men all over the world lusted over the Purple Demon, the media's nickname for Yugi, inspired by his shining violet orbs.
But now he was going against everything he had earned in nine years, and going back to Domino City.
Yugi stared out the limo window absently, seeing all-too familiar buildings. With luck he could complete his business and be off as soon as possible, but he had a hunch that things wouldn't be that easy.
His limousine slowed down and then stopped, and Yugi peered out the window to recognize a large, modern building and a bright sign. 'Kaiba Corporation', it read.
The chauffeur opened a door and Yugi stepped smoothly out, trying not to blink in the bright sun.
He saw several people waiting to greet him, and several news vans complete with manicured reporters and large video cameras, but ignored them and walked towards Seto Kaiba.
The CEO stood next to a tanned, fit young man in a gray suit, but Kaiba was still wearing the traditional trench coat, noted Yugi with amusement. "Welcome to Domino City." Said Seto.
The man next to him exclaimed, "Yugi! It's really you! I thought so, but Seto wouldn't say anythrggggghh...." The man was getting strangled by Kaiba, who was still somehow managing to look dignified.
"I hope you enjoy your stay, Mr. Kenshii, and I hope that my company may be of use to your efforts." 'Mr.' Kaiba continued.
Yugi grinned. "Thank you, and may I congratulate you for your profitable investments? What goes around comes around, ne?"
Now that he had a few seconds, Yugi found himself eyeing the young man next to his new business associate. The long, blonde hair looked freshly conditioned and his suit looked pressed, but... It looked like Jou. He bit back a gasp. Jou, with KAIBA?! What had been going on?
The three of them walked inside the building, reporters now talking animatedly into the cameras. News that the famous head of the Center had cut a deal with Kaiba Corp had hit the news like a brick.
"Yugi?" Asked Jou tentatively. "Is that really you?" Yugi stared at his former friend frostily. "My name is Kenshii, and you may call me that like everyone else, even though you have not deigned to introduce yourself to me."
Jou gulped and hurriedly replied. "I'm sorry Yu-Mr. Kenshii. I thought you were someone else. My name is Jounouchi Kaiba and I'm Seto's husband."
Yugi nearly gaped. When did THAT happen? Seto marrying Jou, of all people! He hadn't even known Jou was gay!
He nodded his head faintly and managed to keep walking. If this had happened, who knew what all his old friends had done?
Once Seto had gotten Jou out of the room the CEO turned back to Yugi with a thoughtful expression on his face. "That IS you, isn't it, Yugi Motou?" Yugi nodded his head a fraction. Admitting his old name had always irked him. He wanted Kaiba to get to the point.
"I never thanked you, did I?" He asked brusquely. "Allow me to do that now. Without your help I would never have gotten to where I am today."
Seto nodded his head gratefully. "I should be thanking you for this business deal." He replied. "But tell me how Yugi Motou became the legendary Purple Demon. And did you really test new vaccinations of Smallpox in your own skin?"
Yugi laughed. "Sure, but first tell me of how you married Jou? How'd you ever manage to civilize him?" It was Kaiba's turn to laugh, and he told a highly amusing story of how Puppy Dog slowly became Koi. It gladdened and pained Yugi at the same time, knowing that Seto had gotten the one person he would ever love, but also knowing that he would never have the same opportunity.
The CEO went on to describe how events had fallen out for Jou's friends. Yugi smirked when he found out that Honda and Anzu had been married, and had almost giggled when he found out that Marik and Malik had been thrown in jail for breaking and entering. However, when Seto told Yugi that Bakura, Ryou's darker half, had suicided, a single, exquisite tear ran down the Purple Demon's cheek.
"It's all right." Murmured Kaiba. "From what I heard of his life, it was easier for him." Yugi knew that, and he wasn't crying for Bakura's sake. The tear was because the Tomb Robber had somehow found a way out, whereas Yugi was stuck on this miserable earth.
Soon. He promised himself. As soon as I can find Yami.
"Seto?" He asked aloud. "What about the second item of business I asked you to arrange for me?"
Seto smiled. "He's coming to the party tonight. You're lucky he's home this year. He's usually touring this time of the year."
Yugi smiled back. "Just make sure he doesn't know who the party's for, or he might not come."
Kaiba nodded, but looked puzzled. "Didn't you see him at that Money Magazine photo shoot? You both were in the top five most eligible bachelors."
Yugi grimaced. Being the most eligible bachelor in the world had been fun, until he realized that Yami was #4, due to his lucrative and publicized modeling career, which was still booming.
Yugi knew that by know Yami had his own clothing chain, perfume line, and controlled many modeling events in the world.
"No." Yugi replied. "I made sure that my shoot wasn't on the same day as Yami's, and I arranged to get my picture airbrushed into the group one. I didn't want to deal with him."
Seto nodded, but a glint in his eye gave Yugi a suspicion that the other man thought Yugi had more than business in mind with Yami. ~~~~~~~~~5 Hours Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yugi adjusted his outfit of purple silk shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows, tight black leather pants, and a vial of blood on a silver chain. He sported two piercings in his ear and a tongue piercing. All in all, he didn't look like weak little Yugi Motou, so helpless that bullies flocked around him like vultures on a carcass.
The Purple Demon was ready to go. He calmly walked downstairs to he party, where famous celebrities and businessmen were drinking and chatting in outfits like his.
The only difference was that they looked serious and old even in black clothing and leather, where he looked plain evil. Yugi bit back a hysterical laugh and went to stand next to Jou, who was there before his husband and looking a little lost.
"Hello." Yugi said. "I expect you're just itching to spike the punch, but Seto has already given you dire consequences if you even think about it."
Jou's mouth dropped open, staring at the guest of honor in leather and piercings.
"Ummmm.... How'd you know?" He asked in a whisper.
"I also expect that you're dying to sample the buffet table. I'll come with you." Yugi laughed, avoiding the question. Admitting to prior knowledge would definitely have blown his cover.
The two threaded past couples dancing to the hottest band in Domino.
He was watching Jou eat his way through eight sandwiches and a piece of cake when a murmur reached his ears. It was Seto, wearing a black t-shirt with flair jeans, and he had news for Yugi.
"He's here." The man whispered before whisking Jou's plate away and leading his koi onto the dance floor. The rest was up to Yugi.
Silently making his way through the guests, Yugi made use of his CIA training to locate the object of his thoughts. Getting Yami where he wanted him would require Yugi to use all of his skills. Yugi's dark side was a trumped-up model but he still might have some Shadow Powers.
Yugi looked to his left and the swirl of people ebbed for a moment, where Yugi saw his other half for the first time in nine years. Unsurprisingly, Yami wore all leather, with spiky accessories.
It'll be different this time. He promised himself. I will be the one in control. He'll never hurt me again. Yami won't know what the hell hit him.
Yugi crept up next to the taller man, sticking his foot out slightly so that Yami stumbled and his drink flew onto Yugi's pants. Yami turned and gasped when he saw Yugi, but Yugi knew that Yami hadn't recognized him. Even his other half couldn't comprehend the meek little hikari turning up as the Purple Demon.
However, it didn't seem that Yami knew who the Purple Demon was either, so Yugi pretended just be another guest, staring ruefully at his soaked pants.
"I'm so sorry!" Gasped the Pharaoh. "Please forgive me!"
Yugi sighed and nodded. "No problem." He replied faintly. Yugi let a faint blush grace his face. "Don't worry about it." He said.
Yami appeared chagrined. "I'll help you get that off."
Yugi didn't mind that at all and they went in search of a bathroom.
"I'm Yami." Said the taller man.
Yugi smiled. "Call me Kenshii." Yami appeared surprised when Yugi didn't react to the famous name, but he didn't enlighten 'Kenshii' as to the celebrity status he had achieved. Instead Yami asked Yugi about why he was about the party.
"I'm a business associate of Set-Mr. Kaiba. Domino is my place of birth but this is my first visit back in many years." Yami nodded, staring at Yugi's face.
"Er, excuse me, is there something on my face?" Asked 'Kenshii', playing dumb.
"No!" Started Yami. "Your eyes are very beautiful. I have not seen purple eyes in many years."
They reached the bathroom and Yugi began cleaning his pants, purposely brushing against Yami. When he was done they left, Yami's face painted a faint pink.
Guess Mr. Celebrity isn't as jaded as I assumed. Yugi laughed internally.
They walked into the crowded dance floor just in time to see Seto stand up on the podium. Everyone quieted down and listened politely, Yami still standing next to his incognito aibou.
"Welcome, friends!" Called Kaiba. "Thank you for coming. As you know, this party is in honor of Kaiba Corps' new business deal with the US Government and the Centers for Disease Control. Tonight I have a special guest with me, Yugi Kenshii, who is the head of the CDC and general in the United States Military!"
Without a word Yugi made his way to the podium, swinging himself up next to Kaiba. He could feel Yami's incredulous eyes on him and knew that Yami knew who 'Kenshii' really was; the Purple Demon.
"Hello!" Yugi said smoothly. "Thank you for the welcome, Mr. Kaiba. On behalf of my country I am able to greet all of you here. Fortunately for us," Yugi winked mischievously, "the United States has provided more than greetings. I come supplied with champagne!"
Everyone cheered, Seto and Yugi climbing down. Yugi turned around to see Yami glaring down at him.
"Nice of you to introduce yourself beforehand." Yami said, disapproving.
Yugi smiled grimly, violet eyes lighting up with mirth. Finally he had enough money to leave this place forever, and good riddance to it.
It wasn't like anybody here actually cared about him; Yami had been ignoring him for years now, and so had the rest of his so-called friends. The only people to talk to him in weeks had been Malik and Marik, and that said something about his level of desperation.
Yugi reached into his pocket to pull out an envelope filled with cash, totaling $500,000, more than enough to see him through years of medical school. Again the smile rose on Yugi's pink lips. Kaiba Corp's investment in him would be paid back in time if he had anything to say about it.
Yugi scribbled a note on some paper. How about 'Yami & Co: I hate your guts for ignoring me for three long years. Go to hell, or someday I'll come back and make sure you do. Yours, Yugi Motou.' That should cover everything! He thought.
Yugi reached to set down the Millennium Puzzle hanging on his neck, but then thought better of it. The gold could be melted down and sold; that should make a fitting end to his connection to Yami.
/Yami?/ He sent to his darker half. /I'm going now. See you later!/ He said in a sickly sweet voice. Yami, doing a modeling job at the moment, would probably assume he was going to the park or something like that. //Whatever.// Yami sent back disinterestedly.
Yugi walked out the front door and hopped into a taxi, hoping to never see Domino City again. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~9 Years Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yugi Motou, A.K.A. Yugi Kenshii, A.K.A. the Purple Demon, sighed, remembering the promise he had made to himself to never set eyes on this city again, right before leaving for America and med school.
The best day of my life. He reflected with satisfaction. That had been the day he had started a new life, definitely a better one.
In school Yugi had worked hard for four years, graduating in record time. He had immediately started work with the CDC, or Centers for Disease control. Yugi allowed himself a small smile as he thought about his takeover of the Center, from newbie to Head of the Center, with several military titles jumbled in as well.
Once he had controlled the Center, Yugi had started working with the most dangerous diseases, the diseases that had no cure and no vaccine. Most scientists would freeze in fear when confronted with tiny samples of what Yugi worked with on a daily basis. From there the once innocent young man had traveled the country, helping with breakouts and mystery illnesses in ease.
Yugi had been to Africa to examine Ebola patients, and had seen firsthand the effects of every dangerous virus in the world. But, on the other hand, Yugi had gained wealth, and lots of it, by participating in missions to destroy biological agents and bombs in the United States Government's CIA.
In addition, he had been named one of the world's most eligible bachelors by Money Magazine, required to pose for a photo shoot. Women, girls, and even men all over the world lusted over the Purple Demon, the media's nickname for Yugi, inspired by his shining violet orbs.
But now he was going against everything he had earned in nine years, and going back to Domino City.
Yugi stared out the limo window absently, seeing all-too familiar buildings. With luck he could complete his business and be off as soon as possible, but he had a hunch that things wouldn't be that easy.
His limousine slowed down and then stopped, and Yugi peered out the window to recognize a large, modern building and a bright sign. 'Kaiba Corporation', it read.
The chauffeur opened a door and Yugi stepped smoothly out, trying not to blink in the bright sun.
He saw several people waiting to greet him, and several news vans complete with manicured reporters and large video cameras, but ignored them and walked towards Seto Kaiba.
The CEO stood next to a tanned, fit young man in a gray suit, but Kaiba was still wearing the traditional trench coat, noted Yugi with amusement. "Welcome to Domino City." Said Seto.
The man next to him exclaimed, "Yugi! It's really you! I thought so, but Seto wouldn't say anythrggggghh...." The man was getting strangled by Kaiba, who was still somehow managing to look dignified.
"I hope you enjoy your stay, Mr. Kenshii, and I hope that my company may be of use to your efforts." 'Mr.' Kaiba continued.
Yugi grinned. "Thank you, and may I congratulate you for your profitable investments? What goes around comes around, ne?"
Now that he had a few seconds, Yugi found himself eyeing the young man next to his new business associate. The long, blonde hair looked freshly conditioned and his suit looked pressed, but... It looked like Jou. He bit back a gasp. Jou, with KAIBA?! What had been going on?
The three of them walked inside the building, reporters now talking animatedly into the cameras. News that the famous head of the Center had cut a deal with Kaiba Corp had hit the news like a brick.
"Yugi?" Asked Jou tentatively. "Is that really you?" Yugi stared at his former friend frostily. "My name is Kenshii, and you may call me that like everyone else, even though you have not deigned to introduce yourself to me."
Jou gulped and hurriedly replied. "I'm sorry Yu-Mr. Kenshii. I thought you were someone else. My name is Jounouchi Kaiba and I'm Seto's husband."
Yugi nearly gaped. When did THAT happen? Seto marrying Jou, of all people! He hadn't even known Jou was gay!
He nodded his head faintly and managed to keep walking. If this had happened, who knew what all his old friends had done?
Once Seto had gotten Jou out of the room the CEO turned back to Yugi with a thoughtful expression on his face. "That IS you, isn't it, Yugi Motou?" Yugi nodded his head a fraction. Admitting his old name had always irked him. He wanted Kaiba to get to the point.
"I never thanked you, did I?" He asked brusquely. "Allow me to do that now. Without your help I would never have gotten to where I am today."
Seto nodded his head gratefully. "I should be thanking you for this business deal." He replied. "But tell me how Yugi Motou became the legendary Purple Demon. And did you really test new vaccinations of Smallpox in your own skin?"
Yugi laughed. "Sure, but first tell me of how you married Jou? How'd you ever manage to civilize him?" It was Kaiba's turn to laugh, and he told a highly amusing story of how Puppy Dog slowly became Koi. It gladdened and pained Yugi at the same time, knowing that Seto had gotten the one person he would ever love, but also knowing that he would never have the same opportunity.
The CEO went on to describe how events had fallen out for Jou's friends. Yugi smirked when he found out that Honda and Anzu had been married, and had almost giggled when he found out that Marik and Malik had been thrown in jail for breaking and entering. However, when Seto told Yugi that Bakura, Ryou's darker half, had suicided, a single, exquisite tear ran down the Purple Demon's cheek.
"It's all right." Murmured Kaiba. "From what I heard of his life, it was easier for him." Yugi knew that, and he wasn't crying for Bakura's sake. The tear was because the Tomb Robber had somehow found a way out, whereas Yugi was stuck on this miserable earth.
Soon. He promised himself. As soon as I can find Yami.
"Seto?" He asked aloud. "What about the second item of business I asked you to arrange for me?"
Seto smiled. "He's coming to the party tonight. You're lucky he's home this year. He's usually touring this time of the year."
Yugi smiled back. "Just make sure he doesn't know who the party's for, or he might not come."
Kaiba nodded, but looked puzzled. "Didn't you see him at that Money Magazine photo shoot? You both were in the top five most eligible bachelors."
Yugi grimaced. Being the most eligible bachelor in the world had been fun, until he realized that Yami was #4, due to his lucrative and publicized modeling career, which was still booming.
Yugi knew that by know Yami had his own clothing chain, perfume line, and controlled many modeling events in the world.
"No." Yugi replied. "I made sure that my shoot wasn't on the same day as Yami's, and I arranged to get my picture airbrushed into the group one. I didn't want to deal with him."
Seto nodded, but a glint in his eye gave Yugi a suspicion that the other man thought Yugi had more than business in mind with Yami. ~~~~~~~~~5 Hours Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yugi adjusted his outfit of purple silk shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows, tight black leather pants, and a vial of blood on a silver chain. He sported two piercings in his ear and a tongue piercing. All in all, he didn't look like weak little Yugi Motou, so helpless that bullies flocked around him like vultures on a carcass.
The Purple Demon was ready to go. He calmly walked downstairs to he party, where famous celebrities and businessmen were drinking and chatting in outfits like his.
The only difference was that they looked serious and old even in black clothing and leather, where he looked plain evil. Yugi bit back a hysterical laugh and went to stand next to Jou, who was there before his husband and looking a little lost.
"Hello." Yugi said. "I expect you're just itching to spike the punch, but Seto has already given you dire consequences if you even think about it."
Jou's mouth dropped open, staring at the guest of honor in leather and piercings.
"Ummmm.... How'd you know?" He asked in a whisper.
"I also expect that you're dying to sample the buffet table. I'll come with you." Yugi laughed, avoiding the question. Admitting to prior knowledge would definitely have blown his cover.
The two threaded past couples dancing to the hottest band in Domino.
He was watching Jou eat his way through eight sandwiches and a piece of cake when a murmur reached his ears. It was Seto, wearing a black t-shirt with flair jeans, and he had news for Yugi.
"He's here." The man whispered before whisking Jou's plate away and leading his koi onto the dance floor. The rest was up to Yugi.
Silently making his way through the guests, Yugi made use of his CIA training to locate the object of his thoughts. Getting Yami where he wanted him would require Yugi to use all of his skills. Yugi's dark side was a trumped-up model but he still might have some Shadow Powers.
Yugi looked to his left and the swirl of people ebbed for a moment, where Yugi saw his other half for the first time in nine years. Unsurprisingly, Yami wore all leather, with spiky accessories.
It'll be different this time. He promised himself. I will be the one in control. He'll never hurt me again. Yami won't know what the hell hit him.
Yugi crept up next to the taller man, sticking his foot out slightly so that Yami stumbled and his drink flew onto Yugi's pants. Yami turned and gasped when he saw Yugi, but Yugi knew that Yami hadn't recognized him. Even his other half couldn't comprehend the meek little hikari turning up as the Purple Demon.
However, it didn't seem that Yami knew who the Purple Demon was either, so Yugi pretended just be another guest, staring ruefully at his soaked pants.
"I'm so sorry!" Gasped the Pharaoh. "Please forgive me!"
Yugi sighed and nodded. "No problem." He replied faintly. Yugi let a faint blush grace his face. "Don't worry about it." He said.
Yami appeared chagrined. "I'll help you get that off."
Yugi didn't mind that at all and they went in search of a bathroom.
"I'm Yami." Said the taller man.
Yugi smiled. "Call me Kenshii." Yami appeared surprised when Yugi didn't react to the famous name, but he didn't enlighten 'Kenshii' as to the celebrity status he had achieved. Instead Yami asked Yugi about why he was about the party.
"I'm a business associate of Set-Mr. Kaiba. Domino is my place of birth but this is my first visit back in many years." Yami nodded, staring at Yugi's face.
"Er, excuse me, is there something on my face?" Asked 'Kenshii', playing dumb.
"No!" Started Yami. "Your eyes are very beautiful. I have not seen purple eyes in many years."
They reached the bathroom and Yugi began cleaning his pants, purposely brushing against Yami. When he was done they left, Yami's face painted a faint pink.
Guess Mr. Celebrity isn't as jaded as I assumed. Yugi laughed internally.
They walked into the crowded dance floor just in time to see Seto stand up on the podium. Everyone quieted down and listened politely, Yami still standing next to his incognito aibou.
"Welcome, friends!" Called Kaiba. "Thank you for coming. As you know, this party is in honor of Kaiba Corps' new business deal with the US Government and the Centers for Disease Control. Tonight I have a special guest with me, Yugi Kenshii, who is the head of the CDC and general in the United States Military!"
Without a word Yugi made his way to the podium, swinging himself up next to Kaiba. He could feel Yami's incredulous eyes on him and knew that Yami knew who 'Kenshii' really was; the Purple Demon.
"Hello!" Yugi said smoothly. "Thank you for the welcome, Mr. Kaiba. On behalf of my country I am able to greet all of you here. Fortunately for us," Yugi winked mischievously, "the United States has provided more than greetings. I come supplied with champagne!"
Everyone cheered, Seto and Yugi climbing down. Yugi turned around to see Yami glaring down at him.
"Nice of you to introduce yourself beforehand." Yami said, disapproving.